Why did Brazil switch capitals?

Answer 1

From 1763 to 1960 Rio de Janeiro was the Brazilian capital. In 1956, Brazilian President Juscelino Kubitschek de Olveira [September 12, 1902-August 22, 1976] ordered the building of Brasilia to fulfill an article in Brazil's Constitution. Dating from 1891, the article stated that the capital should be moved from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location within the country.

It took 41 months to build Brasilia, from 1956 to 1960. Brasilia officially was inaugurated as the capital on April 21, 1960. The city's building and inauguration were begun and completed within the presidential term of 'Jota Ka', 1956-1961.

*The popular nickname for the President is based on his initials, 'JK'.

Answer 2

For the reason that Bahia, Brazil first capital was to easy to be invaded by Portuguese enemies, for the reason that Bahia is located near Brazil coast, while Brazilian is almost on the middle of Brazil making it more difficult to be reach.

Answer 3

To fulfill an article in Brazil's constitution, Juscelino Kubitschek de Olveira [September 12, 1902-August 22, 1976], who was President of Brazil, 1956-1961, ordered the building of Brasília in 1956. Dating from 1891, the article stated that the capital should be moved from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location within the country. It took 41 months to build Brasília, from 1956 to 1960. Brasília officially was inaugurated as the capital on April 21, 1960.

Answer 4

Dating back to 1891(first republic/constitutional letter) stated that the capital should be moved from Rio de Janeiro to a place close to the center of the country. This would allow more prosperity and continental integration. Religiously and politically refering to a Saint Cross.

Answer 5

To put the country in line with the Brazilian constitution, Brazil's capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília. Dating from 1891, the article called for the location of the national capital in a central, less developed location. It was based the original suggestion of Brazilian statesman José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva [June 13, 1763 - April 6, 1838] in 1827.

Answer 6

In order to be in compliance with the Brazilian constitution was the official reason that was given by the government for changing the location of the country's national capital. Specifically, in 1956, Juscelino Kubitschek de Olveira [September 12, 1902 - August 22, 1976], who was President of Brazil, 1956-1961, ordered the building of Brasilia to fulfill an article in Brazil's constitution. Dating from 1891, the article stated that the capital should be moved from Rio de Janeiro to a more central location within the country. It took 41 months to build Brasilia, from 1956 to 1960. Brasilia officially was inaugurated as the capital on April 21, 1960.

Brazil has two former capital cities. Rio de Janeiro was the capital from 1793 until 1960. Salvador was the first capital, from 1549 to 1793.

Answer 7

the former capital was over crowded, so they moved the capital so more people would move out of the former capital and into the new capital

Answer 8

Brazil moved its capital for two different reasons. One reason was to have the capital inland to better protect in case of an invasion and to develop the area more economically.

Answer 9

Because not enough people lived in the capital, so they then changed it to somewhere which was a natural tourist attraction:)