Brasília is the capital of Brazil. The city and its District are located in the Central-West region of the country, along a plateau known as Planalto Central. It has a population of about 2,557,000 (2008 est.), making it the fourth largest city in Brazil. The city is commonly referred to as Capital Federal while residents of Brasília are known as brasilienses or candangos.

As the national capital, Brasília is the seat of all three branches of the Brazilian government. The city also hosts the headquarters of many Brazilian companies such as the Banco do Brasil, Caixa Econômica Federal, Correios and Brasil Telecom.

Planned and developed in 1956, Brasília is a world reference for urban planning. Viewed from above, the main portion of the city resembles an airplane or a butterfly. It is listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.