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.

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San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo is a city and county seat on California's Central Coast, located between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

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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.

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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.

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Miraflores, Lima

Miraflores is an upscale residential and shopping district in Lima, Peru, known for its tourist attractions and modern architecture.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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Sorocaba

Sorocaba is a major industrial municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil, known for its history as a mule-trading hub and textile center.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Piedecuesta

Piedecuesta is a municipality in Santander, Colombia, part of the Bucaramanga metropolitan zone. Known for agriculture and landmarks like Ca...

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Huaraz

Huaraz is the capital of Peru's Ancash Region, a major Andean city known for mountaineering, the 1970 earthquake, and proximity to Huascarán...

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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...

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Sete Lagoas

Sete Lagoas is a municipality in Minas Gerais, Brazil, known for its lakes, industrial economy, and football history.

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Sertãozinho

Sertãozinho is a municipality in São Paulo state, Brazil. Known for ethanol production and historical coffee and cotton agriculture.

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Santarém, Pará

Santarém is a municipality in western Pará, Brazil, located at the confluence of the Tapajós and Amazon Rivers.

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Pirituba

Pirituba is a district in São Paulo, Brazil, known for its railway history, sports tradition, and landmarks like Casa de Nassau.