Brasilia

Brasília (IPA: [bɾaˈzilja]) is the capital city of Brazil, located in the Federal District. It has a population of about 2.3 million people and houses the main federal government buildings; Palácio do Planalto, Supreme Tribunal Court and the National Congress of Brazil. The Brazilian capital is the only city in the world built in the 20th century to be considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco. Inaugurated on the 21st of April, 1960, it was the result of a modern urban project designed by Lúcio Costa. When seen from above, the city’s resembles the shape of an airplane or a butterfly.