text: what is the capital of brazil?   brasilia  brasília is located in a federal district, created from the state of goiás in the mid-west region of the country. the district is bordered by the preto river in the east and by the descoberto river to the west. brasília is situated on a 1000 m high plateau called the planalto central. the city is located at 15°45' south, 47°57' west (-15.75, -47.95). brasilia is 207 km from goiânia; 1,531 km. from salvador; 716 km. from belo horizonte; and 1,015 km. from são paulo.