Federal District (Brazil)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
The Federal District is a federative unit of Brazil located in the Center-West Region. It serves as the seat of the national capital, Brasília, and is divided into administrative regions. The territory was established to house the federal government away from the coast.
Statistics
Area
5,760.80 km²
Population
2,570,160