South America
Countries, regions and cities in South America
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José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva
José Bonifácio de Andrada e Silva (1763–1838) was a Brazilian statesman, naturalist, and key mentor of Brazilian independence.
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo is a city and county seat on California's Central Coast, located between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Juiz de Fora
Juiz de Fora is a major industrial and cultural city in Minas Gerais, Brazil, known for its textile history and strategic location.
São Caetano do Sul
São Caetano do Sul is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil, known for high per capita income and social indicators.
Miraflores, Lima
Miraflores is an upscale residential and shopping district in Lima, Peru, known for its tourist attractions and modern architecture.
Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Santa Cruz de la Sierra is the largest city in Bolivia and the capital of the Santa Cruz department, located in the eastern tropical lowland...
Manaus
Manaus is the capital of Amazonas state in Brazil, located in the Amazon rainforest. It is a major economic hub known for its Free Trade Zon...
Colombo
Colombo is the largest city and commercial capital of Sri Lanka, located on the west coast. It serves as the executive and judicial capital.
Sorocaba
Sorocaba is a major industrial municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil, known for its history as a mule-trading hub and textile center.
Sogamoso
Sogamoso is a city in Boyacá, Colombia, known as the City of the Sun. It features Muisca history, a subtropical highland climate, and an eco...
Puerto La Cruz
Puerto La Cruz is a port city in Anzoátegui State, Venezuela, known for its oil refineries and access to Mochima National Park.
Itabuna
Itabuna is a municipality in Bahia, Brazil, known for its history as a major cocoa exporter and its location on the BR-101 Highway.
São José do Rio Preto
São José do Rio Preto is a major municipality in São Paulo, Brazil, known for its healthcare infrastructure and high urban afforestation.
Piedecuesta
Piedecuesta is a municipality in Santander, Colombia, part of the Bucaramanga metropolitan zone. Known for agriculture and landmarks like Ca...
Huaraz
Huaraz is the capital of Peru's Ancash Region, a major Andean city known for mountaineering, the 1970 earthquake, and proximity to Huascarán...
Coronel Fabriciano
Coronel Fabriciano is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil, located in the Vale do Aço metropolitan area. Known for its steel industry her...
Sete Lagoas
Sete Lagoas is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil, known for its lakes, industrial economy, and football history.
Sertãozinho
Sertãozinho is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil. Known for ethanol production and historical coffee and cotton agriculture.
Santarém, Pará
Santarém is a municipality in western Pará, Brazil, located at the confluence of the Tapajós and Amazon Rivers.
Pirituba
Pirituba is a district in São Paulo, Brazil, known for its railway history, sports tradition, and landmarks like Casa de Nassau.