>>212247900Between 1763 and 1960, the capital of Brazil was the city of Rio de Janeiro. However, historical and internal developments in the country during the 1950s led to the revival of a project that had been envisioned for over 150 years. As a result, the new capital was built in a politically neutral and central location, aiming to avoid internal political tensions. Moreover, since national development had been largely concentrated along the coast, the decision also sought to reduce the vulnerability of governmental institutions to external attacks and to promote greater territorial integration (as was stated in the Brazilian constitution in 1891) and to eliminate the vulnerability to attacks by sea. In addition, ongoing demands were placing a heavy burden on Rio de Janeiro, further justifying the need for a new administrative center.