Amazon
The Amazon rain forest occupies an area of over one million square miles in Brazil alone. It stretches over the entire northern section of the country and parts of the Mato Grosso and Maranhao states.
This massive rainforest is one of the few areas on land that has not yet been fully explored. The Amazon is home to many diverse and exotic flora and fauna. The climate is hot and humid. Annual average temperatures for this area are around 26°C. This area experiences considerable rain annually.
Charting the population of the Amazon is difficult given the sheer size and wilderness of the forest. At last count, the population of the Brazilian part of the Amazon was estimated to be around 500,000.
The Amazon is inhabited by many indigenous tribes each with their own unique culture; the largest of these are the Yanomami.
Aracaju
The Amazon rain forest occupies an area of over one million square miles in Brazil alone. It stretches over the entire northern section of the country and parts of the Mato Grosso and Maranhao states.
This massive rainforest is one of the few areas on land that has not yet been fully explored. The Amazon is home to many diverse and exotic flora and fauna. The climate is hot and humid. Annual average temperatures for this area are around 26°C. This area experiences considerable rain annually.
Charting the population of the Amazon is difficult given the sheer size and wilderness of the forest. At last count, the population of the Brazilian part of the Amazon was estimated to be around 500,000.
The Amazon is inhabited by many indigenous tribes each with their own unique culture; the largest of these are the Yanomami.
Aracaju
Aracaju is situated in the northeastern part of Brazil and is the capital city of the State of Sergipe. The distance from Salvador is 350 kilometers. Aracaju is one of the first cities to be planned in Brazil with the aim of becoming the state capital. The city is situated on right bank of the estuary of the Sergipe River and is about 10 kilometers from its mouth. The major industries in this city are tanneries, textiles, cotton mills and sugar-refining. The society of this city mainly exports potassium, coconuts, vegetable oils, rice, coffee, hides, sugar and cotton. The population of Aracaju is around 505,286. This is almost one-third of the state population.There is a typical tropical climate in Aracaju. The warmest month is January with temperatures ranging from 22 to 32 degrees Celsius. The coolest month is July with temperatures altering from 17 to 27 degrees Celsius along with rain.
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte was founded in 1897 and it was the first planned city of the country. It replaced Ouro Preto as Minas Gerais’ capital. The central urban nucleus still preserves the original trace of the streets. Its population, that nowadays is more than 2 millions, enjoys one of the best life qualities in the country. The climate is pleasant all the year. It’s a modern metropolis, but it preserves the old mineiras traditions. The buildings with recent construction and the dynamic economy based on commerce and services are there with historical buildings and the delicious regional cookery. It’s a city with a full agenda of cultural events. And it offers several options to a grooving life night. Belo Horizonte is famous because of its bars. Beagá, as it’s called, offers historical and art museums and beautiful parks, as Municipal, a large green space in the city center appropriate for hikes. Parque das Mangabeiras (Mangabeira's Park), with more than 2 million m² in the urban zone, offers routings with hikes through the forest. Another option is riding on Serra do Curral (Curral's Mound) in one of the city sides.
Cuiaba
Cuiabá is the capital of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located in the middle of three Brazilian ecosystems: the Amazon to the north, Cerrados (savannah land) to the east and the Pantanal (lowlands) to the south.
The climate is tropical, warm with rainfall. The annual average temperature is around 28°C. It is best not to travel between August and October, when it is hot.
The city has been a popular destination for explorers, who either set out for river expeditions or in search of gold. Cuiabá was founded in 1727 in the aftermath of the discovery of gold.
Cuiabá was home to several Native Americans and Africans (who came as slaves) after which it was colonised by the Portuguese, lending to its multicultural atmosphere. The population of 540,000 is mainly employed in the service sector, notably tourism
Fortaleza
Two words define the capital of Ceará State: sun and party. Sun is absolute on 25 kilometers of beaches. Party is the permanent state of spirit of the people and the city. Forró, typical musical style on the region of northeast, is on the people’s blood, on the beaches, on the bars, on the restaurants, on the hotels, in the dance clubs... on the streets of Fortaleza.If people’s happiness and hospitality and the cultural animation are characteristics that make people love Fortaleza at the first sight, other elements also contribute to include the city on the required route of the visitor on Brazil’s northeast. Modern capital, it has become one of the preferred beach of Brazilian and Latin-American visitors due to the combination of a privileged nature with an excellent infrastructure, sophisticated tourist equipments, good reception and services.
Goiania
Goiânia is the capital of the Brazilian state of Goiás. Situated in the Meia Ponte River valley, this modern, bustling city has thick vegetation, with many trees lining its streets.
Founded in 1933, this city is strategically closely located to major cities such as Brasília, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte. Goiânia is built on a concentric radius, with all the main avenues converging at the Praça Cívica in the middle of the city.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is around 22°C. A good time to visit is between May and August, when the temperature is low, and the rainfall minimal.
Being a metropolitan city, the population is around 1,200,000 and most of the locals are engaged in commerce and industry.
Macapa
Macapá is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amapá. Macapá is a corruption of the Tupi (indigenous language) word ‘macapaba’, or ‘Place of many Bacabas’ (local fruit).
Macapá lies in the heart of the Amazon delta and is thus home to diverse flora and fauna. Situated on the river Amazon, it is an important river port. The climate is equatorial, warm with plenty of rainfall. The annual average temperature is about 27°C. Travel can be avoided between January and June, when the rainfall is especially heavy.
In the seventeenth century, Macapá was the scene of fighting between the French who were occupying Guyana and the Portuguese in Brazil. The population of 370,000 is mainly employed in the manufacturing sector and in commerce.
Natal
The city Natal was originated on Forte dos Reis Magos (Reis Magos Fort). In December 25th., 1599, Portugueses arrived at Rio Grande do Norte to expulse the Frenchs that were in the possession of that part of the coastline. And on the mouth of the Potengi river, they started to rise up a fort to protect the territory.Now that fort is one attraction on the city, which is one of the most preferred by the tourists. It’s simple to understand why: Natal has beautiful beaches, blue and warm sea, dunes and sun the whole year.Besides that, it has an excellent infrastructure for hosting visitors. On Via Costeira, an avenue that border some of its beaches, there’s a suite of resorts and good hotels, that offer a lot of comfort and leisure. Nearby, on the Ponta Negra beach, there are hundreds of small, simple and warmth inns.
Parati
Paraty is situated on the Bay of Ilha Grande in the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. About 1 kilometer behind the town one can find waterfalls, mountains and tropical forests.
The population of this town as per the 2005 census is 33,062. During summer, there are afternoon rains and sea breezes reduce the heat. February is the wettest month and the temperature varies from 16 to 30 degrees Celsius.
The culture of this place is marked by several musical events and local festivals on Catholic holy dates. Some of the prominent are the Feast of the Holy Ghost and the International Literary Festival of Paraty.
Porto Velho
Porto Velho is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia. The name ‘Porto Velho’ means ‘Old Port’, and the city grew as a port on the banks of the river Madeira.
Porto Velho expanded after the construction of the Madeira-Mamoré Railroad. Initially, the city’s development was directly connected to the railway’s activities, but Porto Velho prospered during the rubber boom, and later with the discovery of gold and cassiterite (mineral).
The climate is equatorial, warm with plenty of rainfall. The annual average temperature is around 27°C. A good time to visit is between May and October when the rainfall is low.
With a population of 370,000, the main economic activity is mining. The town is also an important trading centre of cassiterite.
Rio de Janeiro
The first Portuguese explorers that arrived at Guabanara bay were amazed because of its extraordinary beauty. Rio de Janeiro grew up to the sides of the bay, the Marvelous City. Fantasy name to a perfect combination of sea, earth, climate and people.A nice mixture of the Indian, White and Black cultures, fermented in a magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan city, Brazil’s capital for almost 200 years, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most main culture centers on the country, with a lot of cinemas, theaters, museums, rooms of concert, show houses, art galleries and libraries. Big gastronomical zone, the restaurants on the city offer a lot of options, from international cookery to typical dishes from all Brazilian regions.Very few cities in the world are able to concentrate, in a very cool way, all the little icons that makes life a party: beach, sun, samba, frozen beer, tasteful food, football, beautiful people, streets with light curves that lead to little tropical forests. Rio de Janeiro is an intense modernity, and it’s also a quotidian meeting with the past. The baroque art found in churches and monasteries, the deco art found in very preserved residential facades, the modernist architecture from 1950’s: all of these elements make Rio a witness of its own history.Rio is a city that echoes, vibrates. With the sound of surdos, tabors, tambourines and cuicas, that mark the compass of Carnival. With the explosion of a goal in Maracanã stadium, where 170 thousand people support their football teams.With the roaring of the waves in the rocks and with the colourful crack of fireworks in the Réveillon. Rio pulsates in a permanent celebration to life.
Sao Goncalo
In the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Goncalo is a municipality. It is spread over an area of 249 square kilometers. After the capital, it is the second most populous city. In the past it was the third largest populous city, however it was promoted after Mesquita split off from Nova Iguacu. Sao Goncalo is exactly located on Guanabara Bay opposite the city of Rio de Janeiro. The city is reputed as a manufacturing center and a distribution point. Basically, Sao Goncalo is an industrial city. This city lies on the banks of the Riacho River. The vibrant processing and manufacturing industry in this city produces pharmaceuticals, glass works, chemicals and cement.As per the 2006 census, the population of Sao Goncalo was 0.973 million.The mean value of high temperature varies from 88.3 to 96.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The mean value of low temperature alters from 67.1 to 71.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The precipitation is maximum in March which is 10.2 inches.
Teresina
Teresina, the first planned city in Brazil, is the capital of the state of Piauí. The name ‘Teresina’ is a tribute to Lady Teresa Cristina, last Empress of Brazil.
Located between two rivers, Parnaíba and Poti, Teresina has often been referred to as ‘Mesopotamia of the Northeast’. It has also been called ‘Green City’, owing to the many trees lining its streets. The area surrounding Teresina is called ‘Chapada do Corisco’ (flash lightning flatlands) as it has the third highest rate of lightning incidences worldwide.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. It is the hottest Brazilian capital, where the temperature averages 28°C. The best time to visit is between May and November, when the temperature is relatively lower.
With a population of 750,000, the locals are mainly engaged in commerce and industry.
About 150 kilometers from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Southwest of Rio de Janeiro state is a municipality called Angra dos Reis. Its municipal boundaries are as follows – Atlantic Ocean to the South, Parati towards the West, Mangaratiba towards the East, Rio Claro towards the Northeast and Bananal and Sao Jose do Barreiro towards the North. It is separated from Sao Paulo by 411 kilometers, Barra Mansa by 89 kilometers, Parati by 99 kilometers and Ubatuba by 170 kilometers. Angra dos Reis, Brazil is reputed for its coastline which is made up of the Bay of Ilha Grande. This bay is a pristine and beautiful setting that has 365 islands.The population of Angra dos Reis is 119,247.There is no dry season in Angra dos Reis and the climate is overall hot and humid. The maximum temperature varies from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum changes from 18 to 21 degrees Celsius. The mean annual temperature of this region remains at 24 degrees Celsius.
Araxa
In Brazil lies the Minas Gerais State towards the southwest of which is a municipality and city called as Araxa. The area of this municipality is 1,283 square kilometes and the urban perimeter makes up 345 square kilometers. The lowest point in this city is Rio Capivara with an altitude of 910 meters and the highest point is Serra da Bocaina at 1,359 meters. The average elevation of the city is 973 meters. The neighboring municipalities are as follows – towards the Southwest is Sacramento, towards the South is Tapira, towards the East is Ibia and towards the North and Northwest is Perdizes. The state capital, Belo Horizonte, is 375 kilometers away. The distance from Rio de Janeiro is 848 kilometers, Brasilia is 600 kilometers while Sao Paulo is 549 kilometers.The population of Araxa is the year 2007 was 87,764.The yearly average temperature in 2004 was 20.98 degrees Celsius and the average rainfall was 1,905 millimeters.
Boa Vista
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. The name ‘Boa Vista’ can be translated as ‘Nice Sight’ from Portuguese.
Boa Vista is renowned amongst all the capitals in northern Brazil due to its city plan, which is centred on a radial axis. Thus, all the main avenues converge at the Praça do Centro Cívico (Civic Centre plaza) in the middle of the city.
The climate in Boa Vista is tropical, warm and humid. The average annual temperature is around 27°C, without much rainfall. Winter is the best time to visit.
Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, immigration to Boa Vista began in 1980, with the discovery of gold and diamonds. Population growth has been slow, as Boa Vista is far from any major urban centres. With a population of 250,000, the locals are mainly engaged in commercial activities.
Campinas
In the interior region of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, there is a county (municipio) and city called as Campinas. It is the third largest city in the state following Sao Paulo and Guarulhos. The area of the county is 797.6 square kilometers. Out of the total population, more than 98 percent is in the urban region. Campinas is located on the central plateau. The society at this place has given rise to textile industry, sugar refining, food industries and metallurgical factories. It is a coffee-trading center and a major transportation hub. The city has developed into a processing and distribution center for a diversified agricultural region.The population of Campinas as per the 2004 estimate was 1.059 million.Campinas is blessed with excellent climate all around the year and for more than 200 days in a year there are sunny and hot days. The average yearly temperature is 22.4 degrees Celsius and this varies from 7.2 degrees Celsius to 35.9 degrees Celsius.
Curitiba
With a population of more than one million and a half inhabitants, Paraná state's capital is considered a standard city. The innovating solutions to the urban planning, the concern about environment revealed on the parks and cycle lanes and the cultural equipments that humanize life on the city make Curitiba one of best living quality places on the country.Curitiba was one of the preferred places of European immigrants that arrived on Brazil since the XIX century – mainly Germans, Italians, Polishes and Ukrainians. The presence of these people had a great influence on the way of city. Besides the typical accents, the cookery of the restaurants reveals the origins of its population.
Foz de Iguacu
Belo Horizonte
Belo Horizonte was founded in 1897 and it was the first planned city of the country. It replaced Ouro Preto as Minas Gerais’ capital. The central urban nucleus still preserves the original trace of the streets. Its population, that nowadays is more than 2 millions, enjoys one of the best life qualities in the country. The climate is pleasant all the year. It’s a modern metropolis, but it preserves the old mineiras traditions. The buildings with recent construction and the dynamic economy based on commerce and services are there with historical buildings and the delicious regional cookery. It’s a city with a full agenda of cultural events. And it offers several options to a grooving life night. Belo Horizonte is famous because of its bars. Beagá, as it’s called, offers historical and art museums and beautiful parks, as Municipal, a large green space in the city center appropriate for hikes. Parque das Mangabeiras (Mangabeira's Park), with more than 2 million m² in the urban zone, offers routings with hikes through the forest. Another option is riding on Serra do Curral (Curral's Mound) in one of the city sides.
Cuiaba
Cuiabá is the capital of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located in the middle of three Brazilian ecosystems: the Amazon to the north, Cerrados (savannah land) to the east and the Pantanal (lowlands) to the south.
The climate is tropical, warm with rainfall. The annual average temperature is around 28°C. It is best not to travel between August and October, when it is hot.
The city has been a popular destination for explorers, who either set out for river expeditions or in search of gold. Cuiabá was founded in 1727 in the aftermath of the discovery of gold.
Cuiabá was home to several Native Americans and Africans (who came as slaves) after which it was colonised by the Portuguese, lending to its multicultural atmosphere. The population of 540,000 is mainly employed in the service sector, notably tourism
Fortaleza
Two words define the capital of Ceará State: sun and party. Sun is absolute on 25 kilometers of beaches. Party is the permanent state of spirit of the people and the city. Forró, typical musical style on the region of northeast, is on the people’s blood, on the beaches, on the bars, on the restaurants, on the hotels, in the dance clubs... on the streets of Fortaleza.If people’s happiness and hospitality and the cultural animation are characteristics that make people love Fortaleza at the first sight, other elements also contribute to include the city on the required route of the visitor on Brazil’s northeast. Modern capital, it has become one of the preferred beach of Brazilian and Latin-American visitors due to the combination of a privileged nature with an excellent infrastructure, sophisticated tourist equipments, good reception and services.
Goiania
Goiânia is the capital of the Brazilian state of Goiás. Situated in the Meia Ponte River valley, this modern, bustling city has thick vegetation, with many trees lining its streets.
Founded in 1933, this city is strategically closely located to major cities such as Brasília, São Paulo, and Belo Horizonte. Goiânia is built on a concentric radius, with all the main avenues converging at the Praça Cívica in the middle of the city.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is around 22°C. A good time to visit is between May and August, when the temperature is low, and the rainfall minimal.
Being a metropolitan city, the population is around 1,200,000 and most of the locals are engaged in commerce and industry.
Macapa
Macapá is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amapá. Macapá is a corruption of the Tupi (indigenous language) word ‘macapaba’, or ‘Place of many Bacabas’ (local fruit).
Macapá lies in the heart of the Amazon delta and is thus home to diverse flora and fauna. Situated on the river Amazon, it is an important river port. The climate is equatorial, warm with plenty of rainfall. The annual average temperature is about 27°C. Travel can be avoided between January and June, when the rainfall is especially heavy.
In the seventeenth century, Macapá was the scene of fighting between the French who were occupying Guyana and the Portuguese in Brazil. The population of 370,000 is mainly employed in the manufacturing sector and in commerce.
Natal
The city Natal was originated on Forte dos Reis Magos (Reis Magos Fort). In December 25th., 1599, Portugueses arrived at Rio Grande do Norte to expulse the Frenchs that were in the possession of that part of the coastline. And on the mouth of the Potengi river, they started to rise up a fort to protect the territory.Now that fort is one attraction on the city, which is one of the most preferred by the tourists. It’s simple to understand why: Natal has beautiful beaches, blue and warm sea, dunes and sun the whole year.Besides that, it has an excellent infrastructure for hosting visitors. On Via Costeira, an avenue that border some of its beaches, there’s a suite of resorts and good hotels, that offer a lot of comfort and leisure. Nearby, on the Ponta Negra beach, there are hundreds of small, simple and warmth inns.
Parati
Paraty is situated on the Bay of Ilha Grande in the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. About 1 kilometer behind the town one can find waterfalls, mountains and tropical forests.
The population of this town as per the 2005 census is 33,062. During summer, there are afternoon rains and sea breezes reduce the heat. February is the wettest month and the temperature varies from 16 to 30 degrees Celsius.
The culture of this place is marked by several musical events and local festivals on Catholic holy dates. Some of the prominent are the Feast of the Holy Ghost and the International Literary Festival of Paraty.
Porto Velho
Porto Velho is the capital of the Brazilian state of Rondônia. The name ‘Porto Velho’ means ‘Old Port’, and the city grew as a port on the banks of the river Madeira.
Porto Velho expanded after the construction of the Madeira-Mamoré Railroad. Initially, the city’s development was directly connected to the railway’s activities, but Porto Velho prospered during the rubber boom, and later with the discovery of gold and cassiterite (mineral).
The climate is equatorial, warm with plenty of rainfall. The annual average temperature is around 27°C. A good time to visit is between May and October when the rainfall is low.
With a population of 370,000, the main economic activity is mining. The town is also an important trading centre of cassiterite.
Rio de Janeiro
The first Portuguese explorers that arrived at Guabanara bay were amazed because of its extraordinary beauty. Rio de Janeiro grew up to the sides of the bay, the Marvelous City. Fantasy name to a perfect combination of sea, earth, climate and people.A nice mixture of the Indian, White and Black cultures, fermented in a magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan city, Brazil’s capital for almost 200 years, Rio de Janeiro is one of the most main culture centers on the country, with a lot of cinemas, theaters, museums, rooms of concert, show houses, art galleries and libraries. Big gastronomical zone, the restaurants on the city offer a lot of options, from international cookery to typical dishes from all Brazilian regions.Very few cities in the world are able to concentrate, in a very cool way, all the little icons that makes life a party: beach, sun, samba, frozen beer, tasteful food, football, beautiful people, streets with light curves that lead to little tropical forests. Rio de Janeiro is an intense modernity, and it’s also a quotidian meeting with the past. The baroque art found in churches and monasteries, the deco art found in very preserved residential facades, the modernist architecture from 1950’s: all of these elements make Rio a witness of its own history.Rio is a city that echoes, vibrates. With the sound of surdos, tabors, tambourines and cuicas, that mark the compass of Carnival. With the explosion of a goal in Maracanã stadium, where 170 thousand people support their football teams.With the roaring of the waves in the rocks and with the colourful crack of fireworks in the Réveillon. Rio pulsates in a permanent celebration to life.
Sao Goncalo
In the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro, Sao Goncalo is a municipality. It is spread over an area of 249 square kilometers. After the capital, it is the second most populous city. In the past it was the third largest populous city, however it was promoted after Mesquita split off from Nova Iguacu. Sao Goncalo is exactly located on Guanabara Bay opposite the city of Rio de Janeiro. The city is reputed as a manufacturing center and a distribution point. Basically, Sao Goncalo is an industrial city. This city lies on the banks of the Riacho River. The vibrant processing and manufacturing industry in this city produces pharmaceuticals, glass works, chemicals and cement.As per the 2006 census, the population of Sao Goncalo was 0.973 million.The mean value of high temperature varies from 88.3 to 96.3 degrees Fahrenheit. The mean value of low temperature alters from 67.1 to 71.2 degrees Fahrenheit. The precipitation is maximum in March which is 10.2 inches.
Teresina
Teresina, the first planned city in Brazil, is the capital of the state of Piauí. The name ‘Teresina’ is a tribute to Lady Teresa Cristina, last Empress of Brazil.
Located between two rivers, Parnaíba and Poti, Teresina has often been referred to as ‘Mesopotamia of the Northeast’. It has also been called ‘Green City’, owing to the many trees lining its streets. The area surrounding Teresina is called ‘Chapada do Corisco’ (flash lightning flatlands) as it has the third highest rate of lightning incidences worldwide.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. It is the hottest Brazilian capital, where the temperature averages 28°C. The best time to visit is between May and November, when the temperature is relatively lower.
With a population of 750,000, the locals are mainly engaged in commerce and industry.
About 150 kilometers from the city of Rio de Janeiro, Southwest of Rio de Janeiro state is a municipality called Angra dos Reis. Its municipal boundaries are as follows – Atlantic Ocean to the South, Parati towards the West, Mangaratiba towards the East, Rio Claro towards the Northeast and Bananal and Sao Jose do Barreiro towards the North. It is separated from Sao Paulo by 411 kilometers, Barra Mansa by 89 kilometers, Parati by 99 kilometers and Ubatuba by 170 kilometers. Angra dos Reis, Brazil is reputed for its coastline which is made up of the Bay of Ilha Grande. This bay is a pristine and beautiful setting that has 365 islands.The population of Angra dos Reis is 119,247.There is no dry season in Angra dos Reis and the climate is overall hot and humid. The maximum temperature varies from 27 to 30 degrees Celsius and the minimum changes from 18 to 21 degrees Celsius. The mean annual temperature of this region remains at 24 degrees Celsius.
Araxa
In Brazil lies the Minas Gerais State towards the southwest of which is a municipality and city called as Araxa. The area of this municipality is 1,283 square kilometes and the urban perimeter makes up 345 square kilometers. The lowest point in this city is Rio Capivara with an altitude of 910 meters and the highest point is Serra da Bocaina at 1,359 meters. The average elevation of the city is 973 meters. The neighboring municipalities are as follows – towards the Southwest is Sacramento, towards the South is Tapira, towards the East is Ibia and towards the North and Northwest is Perdizes. The state capital, Belo Horizonte, is 375 kilometers away. The distance from Rio de Janeiro is 848 kilometers, Brasilia is 600 kilometers while Sao Paulo is 549 kilometers.The population of Araxa is the year 2007 was 87,764.The yearly average temperature in 2004 was 20.98 degrees Celsius and the average rainfall was 1,905 millimeters.
Boa Vista
Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. The name ‘Boa Vista’ can be translated as ‘Nice Sight’ from Portuguese.
Boa Vista is renowned amongst all the capitals in northern Brazil due to its city plan, which is centred on a radial axis. Thus, all the main avenues converge at the Praça do Centro Cívico (Civic Centre plaza) in the middle of the city.
The climate in Boa Vista is tropical, warm and humid. The average annual temperature is around 27°C, without much rainfall. Winter is the best time to visit.
Originally inhabited by indigenous peoples, immigration to Boa Vista began in 1980, with the discovery of gold and diamonds. Population growth has been slow, as Boa Vista is far from any major urban centres. With a population of 250,000, the locals are mainly engaged in commercial activities.
Campinas
In the interior region of the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, there is a county (municipio) and city called as Campinas. It is the third largest city in the state following Sao Paulo and Guarulhos. The area of the county is 797.6 square kilometers. Out of the total population, more than 98 percent is in the urban region. Campinas is located on the central plateau. The society at this place has given rise to textile industry, sugar refining, food industries and metallurgical factories. It is a coffee-trading center and a major transportation hub. The city has developed into a processing and distribution center for a diversified agricultural region.The population of Campinas as per the 2004 estimate was 1.059 million.Campinas is blessed with excellent climate all around the year and for more than 200 days in a year there are sunny and hot days. The average yearly temperature is 22.4 degrees Celsius and this varies from 7.2 degrees Celsius to 35.9 degrees Celsius.
Curitiba
With a population of more than one million and a half inhabitants, Paraná state's capital is considered a standard city. The innovating solutions to the urban planning, the concern about environment revealed on the parks and cycle lanes and the cultural equipments that humanize life on the city make Curitiba one of best living quality places on the country.Curitiba was one of the preferred places of European immigrants that arrived on Brazil since the XIX century – mainly Germans, Italians, Polishes and Ukrainians. The presence of these people had a great influence on the way of city. Besides the typical accents, the cookery of the restaurants reveals the origins of its population.
Foz de Iguacu
Foz de Iguacu is situated about 650 kilometers towards the west of Curitiba, the capital city of Parana state in Brazil.
It is the fourth largest city in Parana state. The population of this city is about 0.309 million.
There is a sub tropical climate with two different seasons – a hot and humid summer and dry and cool winter.
Guarulhos
It is the fourth largest city in Parana state. The population of this city is about 0.309 million.
There is a sub tropical climate with two different seasons – a hot and humid summer and dry and cool winter.
Guarulhos
In the state of Sao Paulo in Brazil, the second largest city is called as Guarulhos. This is a suburb of the Sao Paulo city itself. This is the 12th largest incorporated city in the country. This city is spread over an area of 318 square kilometers. In the entire world, this is the tenth largest suburb. The origin of the word “Guarulhos” is in the Tupi language and this means “Eaters, big-bellied people.” The name refers to the initial indigenous people in this region. About 22 kilometers from the Sao Paulo city center, in the Guarulhos municipality, the Guarulhos International Airport is located. This is also nicknamed Cumbica. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Guarulhos has its seat in this city.The population of Guarulhos as per the 2006 census is 1.283 million. The average warmest month and highest temperatures in Guarulhos is during February. The average coolest month is July. During January, the maximum precipitation takes place.
Maceio
Maceio
The city of Maceio is located on the north-eastern coast of Brazil in the state of Alagoas. Maceio is the capital of Alagoas.
The city is located between the Mundau Lake and the Atlantic coast and consists of beautiful beaches, blue lagoons and sand banks. The climate is tropical, hot and humid. Between the months of May and September, the city experiences considerable rainfall.
Maceio has a population of approximately 1,200,000 people. The main ethnic groups consist of the descendants of the Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French and English. There is also a large population of mixed racial heritage and a small African population.
The city has a unique culture that is reflected in the arts and crafts, cuisine and customs. The official language is Portuguese, though English and Spanish are also spoken in some parts.
Nova Iguacu
In the Rio de Janeiro state in southeast Brazil, there is a city called as Nova Iguacu. In the past, it was the second largest city in the state. However, after Mesquita was split off, it was demoted as the fourth largest state after Duque de Caxias and Sato Goncalo. To the Southeast of Nova Iguacu lies Rio de Janeiro on the periphery of the metropolitan region. The society is comprised of a large number of low-income emigrants who have come from Northeastern Brazil. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nova Iguacu has its seat in this city. Nova Iguacu is influenced by Rio de Janeiro as the Nova is its suburb. There are numerous people who reside in Nova Iguacu but commute on a daily basis to Rio.The population of Nova Iguacu was 0.845 million. The temperature in Nova Iguacu varies from 12 to 28 degrees Celsius and the rainfall is maximum during December (17.86 centimeters) and January (18.53 centimeters).
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is one of the largest city in Brazil, and is the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. Today the capital city of the “gauchos” has almost 3.600.000 of inhabitants. The city is located on the banks of the Guaiba Lake (River) and the main population is concentrated in the Zona Norte (northern zone). This city is one of the most important industrial center in the South of Brazil. Porto Alegre is known for its intense and fun nightlife. The most touristic aspect of Porto Alegre is the nightlife: here you can find many places to dance and a diversity of bars. Porto Alegre has a strategic position and is an important stopping point for travellers and students: here are located several important Brazilian University as PUCRS and UFRGS. In this city you can also find good places to surf and relax yourselves.
Recife
The city of Recife is located in the north-eastern part of Brazil. It is also the capital of the state of Pernambuco.
The city is built on the Atlantic coast and is surrounded by rivers, islands and mangroves. The climate is tropical and tempered by the influence of the Atlantic. The average temperature is 27°C, round the year. The city also experiences a lot of rainfall, especially in the month of June.
Recife has a population of approximately 1,500,000 people. Most of the population has descended from the Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French and English. There are also many people of mixed racial heritage and a small population of African origin.
The city was founded by Dutch colonizers and their influence can be traced in the city’s culture and architecture. Many of Brazil’s famous writers and poets were born here.
Salvador
The city is located between the Mundau Lake and the Atlantic coast and consists of beautiful beaches, blue lagoons and sand banks. The climate is tropical, hot and humid. Between the months of May and September, the city experiences considerable rainfall.
Maceio has a population of approximately 1,200,000 people. The main ethnic groups consist of the descendants of the Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French and English. There is also a large population of mixed racial heritage and a small African population.
The city has a unique culture that is reflected in the arts and crafts, cuisine and customs. The official language is Portuguese, though English and Spanish are also spoken in some parts.
Nova Iguacu
In the Rio de Janeiro state in southeast Brazil, there is a city called as Nova Iguacu. In the past, it was the second largest city in the state. However, after Mesquita was split off, it was demoted as the fourth largest state after Duque de Caxias and Sato Goncalo. To the Southeast of Nova Iguacu lies Rio de Janeiro on the periphery of the metropolitan region. The society is comprised of a large number of low-income emigrants who have come from Northeastern Brazil. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Nova Iguacu has its seat in this city. Nova Iguacu is influenced by Rio de Janeiro as the Nova is its suburb. There are numerous people who reside in Nova Iguacu but commute on a daily basis to Rio.The population of Nova Iguacu was 0.845 million. The temperature in Nova Iguacu varies from 12 to 28 degrees Celsius and the rainfall is maximum during December (17.86 centimeters) and January (18.53 centimeters).
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is one of the largest city in Brazil, and is the capital of Rio Grande do Sul. Today the capital city of the “gauchos” has almost 3.600.000 of inhabitants. The city is located on the banks of the Guaiba Lake (River) and the main population is concentrated in the Zona Norte (northern zone). This city is one of the most important industrial center in the South of Brazil. Porto Alegre is known for its intense and fun nightlife. The most touristic aspect of Porto Alegre is the nightlife: here you can find many places to dance and a diversity of bars. Porto Alegre has a strategic position and is an important stopping point for travellers and students: here are located several important Brazilian University as PUCRS and UFRGS. In this city you can also find good places to surf and relax yourselves.
Recife
The city of Recife is located in the north-eastern part of Brazil. It is also the capital of the state of Pernambuco.
The city is built on the Atlantic coast and is surrounded by rivers, islands and mangroves. The climate is tropical and tempered by the influence of the Atlantic. The average temperature is 27°C, round the year. The city also experiences a lot of rainfall, especially in the month of June.
Recife has a population of approximately 1,500,000 people. Most of the population has descended from the Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, French and English. There are also many people of mixed racial heritage and a small population of African origin.
The city was founded by Dutch colonizers and their influence can be traced in the city’s culture and architecture. Many of Brazil’s famous writers and poets were born here.
Salvador
The city of Salvador is located in the north-eastern part of Brazil. It covers an area of 706,800 square kilometres and is the capital of the state of Bahia.
The topography is diverse with rolling hills, low mountains, sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. The city is divided into two parts by a steep escarpment. The climate is tropical with warm temperatures and high levels of humidity.
Salvador has a population of approximately 2,712,000 people. Most of the populace is of African descent. Other significant ethnic groups include the Portuguese, Italians and the Spanish.
The culture is greatly influenced by the African origins of the inhabitants and is represented in the unique styles of music, cuisine, theatre and literature. Salvador is also considered to be the birth place of the marital dance form known as Capoeira.
The city of Salvador is located in the north-eastern part of Brazil. It covers an area of 706,800 square kilometres and is the capital of the state of Bahia.
The topography is diverse with rolling hills, low mountains, sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. The city is divided into two parts by a steep escarpment. The climate is tropical with warm temperatures and high levels of humidity.
Salvador has a population of approximately 2,712,000 people. Most of the populace is of African descent. Other significant ethnic groups include the Portuguese, Italians and the Spanish.
The culture is greatly influenced by the African origins of the inhabitants and is represented in the unique styles of music, cuisine, theatre and literature. Salvador is also considered to be the birth place of the marital dance form known as Capoeira.
Sao Luis
The topography is diverse with rolling hills, low mountains, sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. The city is divided into two parts by a steep escarpment. The climate is tropical with warm temperatures and high levels of humidity.
Salvador has a population of approximately 2,712,000 people. Most of the populace is of African descent. Other significant ethnic groups include the Portuguese, Italians and the Spanish.
The culture is greatly influenced by the African origins of the inhabitants and is represented in the unique styles of music, cuisine, theatre and literature. Salvador is also considered to be the birth place of the marital dance form known as Capoeira.
The city of Salvador is located in the north-eastern part of Brazil. It covers an area of 706,800 square kilometres and is the capital of the state of Bahia.
The topography is diverse with rolling hills, low mountains, sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. The city is divided into two parts by a steep escarpment. The climate is tropical with warm temperatures and high levels of humidity.
Salvador has a population of approximately 2,712,000 people. Most of the populace is of African descent. Other significant ethnic groups include the Portuguese, Italians and the Spanish.
The culture is greatly influenced by the African origins of the inhabitants and is represented in the unique styles of music, cuisine, theatre and literature. Salvador is also considered to be the birth place of the marital dance form known as Capoeira.
Sao Luis
São Luís, capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão, is located on the São Luís Island in the Atlantic Ocean.
As São Luís is a port city, its chief economy activity is trade. A substantial part of Brazil’s iron ore is exported from this centre. São Luís is known as ‘Ilha do Amor’ (Island of Love), for its many poets and writers.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is about 27°C. Travel can be avoided during the period of heavy rainfall, between January and July.
Apart from the Portuguese, the island was occupied by the French and Dutch for short periods. The African slaves and the native Indian tribes have also lent to the multicultural atmosphere of São Luís. The population of 990,000 is mainly engaged in the manufacturing sector.
Vitoria
Vitória is the capital of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Founded in 1551, Vitória is one of the three Brazilian capitals built on islands. It is an archipelago formed by 33 islets and is strategically closely located to major urban centres like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
As Vitória is a port city, its chief economy activity is trade. Earlier an agricultural town, the increased trading spurred the city’s modernization and has made it a major exporter of oil and steel.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is about 27°C. The ideal time to visit is between May and September, when the temperature is the least.
The city is an eclectic mix of Germans, Portuguese and native Americans. With a population of 1,600,000, the locals are mainly employed in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Aquidauana
Mato Grosso do Sul is a Brazilian state where the municipality called Aquidauana, Brazil is located. It is spread over an area of 16,959 square kilometers. This distance of Aquidauana from Campo Grande is 148 kilometers. Tourists come to this place for sightseeing and fishing. If the prime motive of visiting this place is fishing, there is an availability of a fishing boat with simple bedroom amenities. Tourists are also offered farm accommodation as per the culture of this place, where the tourists can experience the daily routine of the local people. Most of the farms have their own boats, horses and vehicles.The population of Aquidauana as per the 2006 census was 46,469.The average yearly temperature is from 24 to 25 degrees Celsius. December to March is the rainy season when the temperature may increase to more than 40 degrees sometimes. Winter is the dry season which stretches from May to September. People may need a jacket during this season.
Belem
Belém is the capital of and the largest city in the Brazilian state of Pará. The name ‘Belém’ is Portuguese for Bethlehem. Formed from a number of islands, Belém has several indentations and recesses.
Belém is referred to as ‘Cidade das Mangueiras’ (or City of Mango trees) due to the numerous mango trees found in the city. Founded in 1616, Belém was built with the intention of developing it into a water port.
The climate is equatorial, warm with plentiful of rainfall. The average temperature is 27°C. Travel can be avoided between January and May, when the rainfall is the heaviest.
Colonised by the French and the British, the city expanded economically only after the nineteenth-century rubber boom. With a population of around 2,100,000, most locals are engaged in commerce and industry.
Brasilia
As São Luís is a port city, its chief economy activity is trade. A substantial part of Brazil’s iron ore is exported from this centre. São Luís is known as ‘Ilha do Amor’ (Island of Love), for its many poets and writers.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is about 27°C. Travel can be avoided during the period of heavy rainfall, between January and July.
Apart from the Portuguese, the island was occupied by the French and Dutch for short periods. The African slaves and the native Indian tribes have also lent to the multicultural atmosphere of São Luís. The population of 990,000 is mainly engaged in the manufacturing sector.
Vitoria
Vitória is the capital of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Founded in 1551, Vitória is one of the three Brazilian capitals built on islands. It is an archipelago formed by 33 islets and is strategically closely located to major urban centres like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
As Vitória is a port city, its chief economy activity is trade. Earlier an agricultural town, the increased trading spurred the city’s modernization and has made it a major exporter of oil and steel.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is about 27°C. The ideal time to visit is between May and September, when the temperature is the least.
The city is an eclectic mix of Germans, Portuguese and native Americans. With a population of 1,600,000, the locals are mainly employed in the manufacturing and service sectors.
Aquidauana
Mato Grosso do Sul is a Brazilian state where the municipality called Aquidauana, Brazil is located. It is spread over an area of 16,959 square kilometers. This distance of Aquidauana from Campo Grande is 148 kilometers. Tourists come to this place for sightseeing and fishing. If the prime motive of visiting this place is fishing, there is an availability of a fishing boat with simple bedroom amenities. Tourists are also offered farm accommodation as per the culture of this place, where the tourists can experience the daily routine of the local people. Most of the farms have their own boats, horses and vehicles.The population of Aquidauana as per the 2006 census was 46,469.The average yearly temperature is from 24 to 25 degrees Celsius. December to March is the rainy season when the temperature may increase to more than 40 degrees sometimes. Winter is the dry season which stretches from May to September. People may need a jacket during this season.
Belem
Belém is the capital of and the largest city in the Brazilian state of Pará. The name ‘Belém’ is Portuguese for Bethlehem. Formed from a number of islands, Belém has several indentations and recesses.
Belém is referred to as ‘Cidade das Mangueiras’ (or City of Mango trees) due to the numerous mango trees found in the city. Founded in 1616, Belém was built with the intention of developing it into a water port.
The climate is equatorial, warm with plentiful of rainfall. The average temperature is 27°C. Travel can be avoided between January and May, when the rainfall is the heaviest.
Colonised by the French and the British, the city expanded economically only after the nineteenth-century rubber boom. With a population of around 2,100,000, most locals are engaged in commerce and industry.
Brasilia
In the center of Brazilian's territory is one of the most originals cities of the world, Brasilia. It's created by Lúcio Costa architect and inaugurated in 1960, the federal capital is one of the few modernist urban projects that get rid of the small planks to become reality. It has a bird format in which the body and big open wings are two large perpendicular shafts. On Brasilia is located Brazilian federal department and political power. The main departments of executive power, legislature and judiciary occupies buildings designed by architects of international renown, among them is Oscar Niemeyer. This combination of plain city, which shows off real art handiworks from modern architecture exposed in large spaces, gives to the city a unique scenery of the world.
Campo Grande
Campo Grande
Campo Grande is the capital of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Campo Grande chiefly acts a gateway for ecotourism to other destinations in Brazil such as Bonito and Pantanal.
Campo Grande means ‘Big Field’ in Portuguese, and is full of pastures and grasslands. For this reason, it has been termed as the ‘Brown City’ as well.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is around 23°C. Summer is the best time to visit, owing to a pleasant temperature and minimal rainfall.
The population of 765,000 largely consists of immigrants from Germany, Japan, Paraguay and Bolivia, thus providing Campo Grande with an eclectic mix of people and diverse cultures. As Campo Grande is an important tourist spot, most locals are employed in the service sector.
Florianopolis
Campo Grande means ‘Big Field’ in Portuguese, and is full of pastures and grasslands. For this reason, it has been termed as the ‘Brown City’ as well.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is around 23°C. Summer is the best time to visit, owing to a pleasant temperature and minimal rainfall.
The population of 765,000 largely consists of immigrants from Germany, Japan, Paraguay and Bolivia, thus providing Campo Grande with an eclectic mix of people and diverse cultures. As Campo Grande is an important tourist spot, most locals are employed in the service sector.
Florianopolis
Florianópolis is at an island that receives the same state name of which is capital: Santa Catarina. Santa Catarina. It occupies a land portion, besides near the coast, the visitor never forgets he is in a special place.It is surrounded by a blue sea, which bathes many wonderful beaches. The major part of its area is part of environmental reserves. Although progress has modernized the city, it preserves many cultural heritages.The natural beauties of the island attract many people, not only in Brazil, but also in neighbour countries, especially Argentines, Uruguayan, Paraguayan and Chilean tourists who seek its beaches on summer.There are beaches of different formats: little bays or with long strip of land; with powerful or calm waves such as lakes; crowded of bathers which agitate them or almost deserts; urbanized or hidden ones and with access only by trails. Divers, as well fishermen and surfing, windsurfing and sailing follower, who found good places for practicing their sports.
Foz do Iguaçu
Foz do Iguaçu
In Brazil is located the Parana state where the fourth largest city is Foz du Iguacu. It is also the eleventh largest city in the Southern region of Brazil. Curitiba, which is the capital city of Parana, is separated from Foz do Iguacu by 650 kilometers. Foz do Iguacu lies in the western region of the state. Those who reside in this city are termed as iguacuenses. The society in this city is made up of several immigrant communities like Ukrainians, Portuguese, Swedes, French, Palestinians, Argentines, Paraguayans, Lebanese, Italians, Germans, Chinese and Arabs.The population of Foz do Iguacu is 0.309 million as per the 2006 census.The average yearly temperature of Foz do Iguacu is 23.8 degrees Celsius. In the summer, this may soar to 47 degrees Celsius and in the winter may drop to -5 degrees Celsius. As the city has relatively low altitude, the climate is usually warm or hot all around the year.
Joao Pessoa
João Pessoa is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraíba. The city received its name as a tribute to João Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, a politician born in Paraíba.
The ‘Ponta do Seixas’ or the ‘Point where the Sun rises First’ is located in João Pessoa, the easternmost city in the Americas. The third oldest city in Brazil, it also ranks second worldwide in terms of greenery.
The climate is tropical, warm with rainfall. The average annual temperature is about 26°C. Travel can be avoided between March and August, when there are heavy showers.
Due to its strategic location on river Paraíba and its ample natural resources, João Pessoa was occupied by the Dutch and Portuguese. The population of about 672,000 is mainly engaged in tourism and industrial activities.
Manaus
Joao Pessoa
João Pessoa is the capital of the Brazilian state of Paraíba. The city received its name as a tribute to João Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque, a politician born in Paraíba.
The ‘Ponta do Seixas’ or the ‘Point where the Sun rises First’ is located in João Pessoa, the easternmost city in the Americas. The third oldest city in Brazil, it also ranks second worldwide in terms of greenery.
The climate is tropical, warm with rainfall. The average annual temperature is about 26°C. Travel can be avoided between March and August, when there are heavy showers.
Due to its strategic location on river Paraíba and its ample natural resources, João Pessoa was occupied by the Dutch and Portuguese. The population of about 672,000 is mainly engaged in tourism and industrial activities.
Manaus
The capital of the Amazonas State was founded in the second half of the XVII century, with the construction of the Forte de São José da Barra do Rio Negro (São José da Barra do Rio Negro Fort), created to protect the region against the invasion of foreigners.The name Manaus is a reference to the Indian manaós, who lived there. During so many years, the city lived almost isolated. However, from the XIX century, the growth of the international commerce of rubber, whose raw material was extracted from native rubber trees of the forest, Manaus start to be attractive to the businessmen from all over the world.On the end of the XIX century, the wealth produced by the exportation of rubber financed the construction, in the middle of the tropical forest, of luxurious buildings that reproduced the architectonic styles that were in the high European fashion.On one of the major symbol of the economic development from that period, the Teatro Amazonas (Amazonas Theater), there were exhibitions of famous European opera companies.
Palmas
Palmas
Palmas is the capital of the Brazilian state of Tocantins. The name ‘Palmas’ was chosen as a mark of respect to the judicial district of São João da Palma, headquarters of the first Separatist Movement of the region. Another factor that inspired the name ‘Palmas’ was the abundant number of palm trees in this region.
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is approximately 26°C, and the best time to visit is between March and July, when the temperature is the lowest, and the rainfall minimal.
Founded in 1990 with a city plan similar to Brasilia, Palmas is the newest capital city in Brazil.
With recent economic development, this region has faced an influx of migrants. The population of approximately 220,000 is mainly engaged in commerce and industry.
Porto Seguro
The climate is tropical, warm and humid. The annual average temperature is approximately 26°C, and the best time to visit is between March and July, when the temperature is the lowest, and the rainfall minimal.
Founded in 1990 with a city plan similar to Brasilia, Palmas is the newest capital city in Brazil.
With recent economic development, this region has faced an influx of migrants. The population of approximately 220,000 is mainly engaged in commerce and industry.
Porto Seguro
Porto Seguro,a municipality in the state of Bahia in Brazil and is located in the Central Atlantic coast. A major tourist destination in the recent times, it is the place where the Portuguese explorer Pedro Cabral set foot in Brazil. Located midway between Salvador and Vitoria it is spread over 0.9 square miles of area. With a population of 140,000 the city is a notable tourist destination with beaches and historical architecture reminiscent of the colonial past.The economy of Porto Seguro is reliant on agriculture, fishing, cattle raising and tourism. The tourist hotspots in Porto Seguro include its many beaches and a great nightlife. The beach kiosks offer shows day and night, dance lessons, restaurants and other outdoor activities. The beaches itself are marked by white sands and clear green water.There are also plenty of attractions like the street and beach parties, the historical buildings and the golf courses. The climate of Porto Seguro is hot and humid with more than average rainfall.
Founded in 1882, Rio Branco is the capital of and the largest city in the Brazilian state of Acre. Located on the banks of the river Acre, the name ‘Rio Branco’ can be translated as ‘White River’ from Portuguese.
Rio Branco
Founded in 1882, Rio Branco is the capital of and the largest city in the Brazilian state of Acre. Located on the banks of the river Acre, the name ‘Rio Branco’ can be translated as ‘White River’ from Portuguese.
Rio Branco
Rio Branco received its name as a tribute to José Maria da Silva Paranhos, the Baron of Rio Branco (an important Brazilian statesman), who in 1903 succeeded in resolving the dispute between Brazil and Bolivia over the territory of Acre by diplomatic means.
The climate is equatorial, warm with plenty of rainfall. The average annual temperature is 25°C. It is best to avoid travel in the rainy season that lasts from November till February.
The population of about 300,000 mainly practices farming and cultivation due to easy access to fertile soil and abundant rainfall.
Sao Bernardo do Campo
The climate is equatorial, warm with plenty of rainfall. The average annual temperature is 25°C. It is best to avoid travel in the rainy season that lasts from November till February.
The population of about 300,000 mainly practices farming and cultivation due to easy access to fertile soil and abundant rainfall.
Sao Bernardo do Campo
Located in the municipality in Greater Sao Paolo in Sao Paolo, Brazil Sao Bernardo do Campo is a city founded by Joao Ramalho in 1553. It is located on a tributary of the Tiete River. Once a farm owned by the Benedictine monks, Sao Bernardo do Campo has seen an influx of immigrants like the Italian and the Japanese. Occupying an area of 157.2 square miles, it is located in the Mountain Range of the sea and has a humid subtropical climate.Relying on the automobile manufacturing industry for its economic growth, the city has the headquarters of the first vehicle manufactures like Volkswagen and Land rover. Other important industries are of furniture and chemicals.Sao Bernardo do Campo is the second most populous city in Sao Paolo with a population of 803,906 as per the census of 2006.
Sao Paulo
The city of Sao Paulo is located in the south-eastern part of Brazil. It covers an area of 1,530 square kilometres and is the capital of the state of Sao Paulo.
The city is located on the Brazilian Highlands at an altitude of 800 m. The climate is warm and mild with temperatures averaging the mid-twenties in the summer months.
Sao Paulo city has a population of over 11 million people. It is the most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere. The city is characterised by its ethnic diversity. The inhabitants of this city are known as paulistanos and claim descent from Italians, the Portuguese, Africans, Germans, the Lebanese and the Japanese. The culture of the city is a smorgasbord of the different ethnicities of its inhabitants. Portuguese is the official language, but German, Japanese, Arabic and Spanish are also widely spoken.
Sao Paulo
The city of Sao Paulo is located in the south-eastern part of Brazil. It covers an area of 1,530 square kilometres and is the capital of the state of Sao Paulo.
The city is located on the Brazilian Highlands at an altitude of 800 m. The climate is warm and mild with temperatures averaging the mid-twenties in the summer months.
Sao Paulo city has a population of over 11 million people. It is the most populous city in the Southern Hemisphere. The city is characterised by its ethnic diversity. The inhabitants of this city are known as paulistanos and claim descent from Italians, the Portuguese, Africans, Germans, the Lebanese and the Japanese. The culture of the city is a smorgasbord of the different ethnicities of its inhabitants. Portuguese is the official language, but German, Japanese, Arabic and Spanish are also widely spoken.
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