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BRASILIA / DISTRITO FEDERAL HOST CITY

Brasilia is ’s and is inscribed in the Heritage List of the Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Uniform buildings, wide tree lined roads, and sectors developed with the wellbeing of the population and visitors in mind carry the signatures of master urbanist Lucio and modern architect .

Brasilia’s are unique and are ordered in such a way that they turn the city into an open air . The Brasilia Savannah like vegetation and lots of trees in urban areas, turn the federal capital, which is surrounded by the Paranoá Lake, into a green city. The city boasts a rate of 120m² of green areas per inhabitant - number four times higher than recommended

by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Brasilia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil

National Mané Stadium The National Mané Garrincha Stadium is set to be the first in history to be awarded the highest certificate, the Leed Platinum. The National Stadium will be the stage of the highest possible number of 2014 FIFA World Cup matches, seven. During the 2013 Cup, the stadium, which has seating capacity for 71 thousand people, was the stage of the opening match between Brazil and .

The National Stadium in Brasilia is named after Manoel Francisco dos Santos, known as Mané Garrincha, a Brazilian football and cultural icon. Considered one of the greatest players of all times, Garrincha shone playing for Brazil and won two World Cup titles (1958 and 1962), together with Pelé and Nilton Santos. Known for his speed and skill, though he had crooked legs that intrigued doctors and opponents, the forward succumbed to an early at the age of 50. In 2013, Garrincha would have been 80. Brasilia will be the stage of seven World Cup matches:

Group stage Match 9 15.06.14 – 01:00pm E1 v E2 Match 21 19.06.14 – 01:00pm C1 v C3 Match 33 23.06.14 – 05:00pm A4 v A1 Match 46 26.06.14 – 01:00pm G2 v G3

Round of sixteen Match 53 30.06.14 – 01:00pm 1E v 2F

Quarter-final Match 60 05.07.14 – 01:00pm W55 v W56

Third place playoff Match 63 12.07.13 – 05:00pm L61 v L62

Main tourist attractions

Esplanada dos Ministérios (the Ministries) Architect Oscar Niemeyer’s main projects are located in Brasilia’s Eixo Monumental, a great big avenue with the ministry buildings on each side. Going eastwars from the bus station's platform,

the Metropolitan Cathedral can be seen, as well as the Ministry buildings and the Itamaraty , Brazil’s Foreign Office. Finally, at the bottom of the road we find the Three Powers Square, where the headquarters of the executive branch (Planalto Palace – where the president works), the legislative branch (National Congress) and the judiciary branch (Federal Supreme Court) are housed.

Paranoá Lake The Paranoá Lake was designed to soften the dry climate of the federal capital city. Canoeing, rowing, yachting, water skiing, windsurfing and stand up paddles are activities performed at the lake. Brasilia is the ’s third city in relation to the number of boats. There are over 11 thousand vessels registered in the city, most of them for sport and recreational purposes.

Chapada Imperial The Chapada Imperial is the Federal ’s biggest preserved private wood . There are over 4.8 thousand hectares of ecological trails that may be visited safely, providing all of the necessary infrastructure. Information and bookings on (61) 9965-2461 / (61) 9961-9068 or e- mail ([email protected]). The reserve is close to Brazlândia, a town 50km away from Brasilia City Centre.

Chapada dos Veadeiros National One of Brazil’s most breathtaking landscape. The Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park is a protected area and inscribed in UNESCO's World Heritage List. The park is also considered a biosphere reserve. Located in the of Alto Paraíso (state of Goiás), the national park's entrance, at Vila São Jorge, is 245km away from Brasilia. It is open for visitation and one may go on a trail, visit waterfalls or simply swim in the river. Alto Paraíso de Goiás, Vila de São Jorge.

Airport Official name: President International Airport IATA Code: BSB Telephone: + 55 (61) 3364-9000 Location: The airport is 15km away from Brasilia City Centre. Public transport: There is an executive bus line at R$ 8.00 that travels between the airport and the Sector. New lines may be put in operation during the World Cup, depending on the event’s Operational Plan. Taxis from the airport to the Hotel Sector cost on average R$ 50.00.

Fact sheet Population: 2,570,160 Area: 5,780 km² - 96.6% urban and 3.4% rural Biome: (Brazilian Savannah) Altitude: 1,172 m Climate: tropical, high-altitude continental, with two distinct seasons: rainy (from to March) and dry – the latter with low relative humidity of the air, sometimes reaching 20%. Average temperature: between 18 C and 25 C.

For further information: -Federal ’s World Cup Portal www.copa2014.gov.br/en -Ministry of Sport WWW.esporte.gov.br +55 (61) 3217-1875 / 3217-9677 [email protected] -World Cup Communication Office (ComCopa): Contacts: +55 (61) 3214-2826 / (61) 3322-2902 / (61) 7812-9354 [email protected] [email protected] www.copa2014.df.gov.br http://www.setur.df.gov.br/ facebook.com/copadf .com/copagov_df

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