In 1763, the capital of Brazil was moved from Salvador to Rio de Janeiro due to its safer position on a hill called Castle Hill. Rio de Janeiro became the capital of Brazil and remained so until Brasilia was made the capital in 1960, with Rio known for its beauty surrounded by hills and beaches.

1. 1763, the capital of the regionwasshiftedfromSalvador torio
Rio de Janeiro is the city it is in today because ofits historical past
hence the name ‘Rio de Janeiro’ which means ‘River ofJanuary
afterthe war the citywas movedtoa saferpositionona hill,whichwaslaternamedasCastle Hill.
When the Portuguese left,Brazil finally completed its independence.
When Brazil completed independence in 1889,Rio was named the capital
Rio de Janeiro is the mostbeautiful city of Brazil, surrounded bylovely hills and beaches.