What was the previous capitol of Brazil?

Question

What was the previous capitol of Brazil?

Answer 1

Rio de Janeiro

Answer 2

From 1763 to 1960, Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil. At this time, resources tended to be centred in Brazil's southeast region near Rio de Janeiro. Brasília’s geographical central location made for a more regionally neutral federal capital.

The idea of placing Brazil’s capital in the interior dates back to the first republican constitution of 1891, which roughly defined where the federal district should be placed, but the site itself was not defined until 1922.

Answer 3

Rio de Janeiro was the former capital of Brazil