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Brasilia is the capital city of Brazil. It’s situated in the central region of Brazil. Brasilia is among the youngest of the world’s great cities and one of the most uniquely designed. It is the country’s political, transportation, and cultural centre. Since its establishment, Brasilia is renowned for its modernist architecture and urban planning. It is famous for its astounding modern structures such as the Cathedral of Brasilia, National Congress, Palácio da Alvorada, and the JK Bridge.
Census in Brazil is done after every 10 years and 2010 was the last time that it was conducted. The next census is scheduled for 2021 in Brazil. According to the 2010 census, Brasilia had a population of 2,562,963. Compared to other cities in Brazil, Brasilia is considered to be more diverse. According to the 2010 census, 48.2% of the population is white with the rest comprising of mixed race, black, Asian and indigenous people. When it comes to religious beliefs, Brasilia is diverse with most people identifying themselves as Catholic, Protestant, Spiritist, and others. According to the data collected during the 2010 census, 56.62% people in Brasilia identified themselves as Catholic, 26.08% as Protestant, 4.02% Spiritist, and the rest as other religions or no religion. As one of the most diverse cities in Brazil, Brasilia houses over 3 million residents, who collectively speak Portuguese, and indigenous languages.
The administration of Brasilia is unique as it does not have a mayor or city council. Instead, it is governed by the governor of the Federal District and the legislative chamber. The governor is elected by the people for a term of four years, and is responsible for the administration of the city, including the implementation of the budget, provision of public services, and enforcement of laws. The legislative chamber, on the other hand, is composed of 24 deputies who are also elected by the people for a term of four years and are responsible for making laws and overseeing the governor's actions.
Brasilia has a diverse economy that is largely driven by the service sector, particularly public administration, followed by commerce and services, and construction. According to data from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Brasilia in 2017 was around R$ 254.1 billion, which is about 3.8% of the Brazil's total GDP. Despite not having a large industrial sector, Brasilia has the highest GDP per capita in Brazil.
Brasilia is a city that was built in the mid-20th century with a plan for its future. The infrastructure of the city was designed by Oscar Niemeyer and Lucio Costa, who envisioned a city that would be a model for urban planning. The city is divided into sectors such as the Hotel Sector, Commercial Sector, Residential Sector, among others. The design of the city includes wide avenues, large green areas, and buildings that are considered architectural landmarks. The city also has an efficient public transportation system with a network of buses and a subway system.