Boa Vista

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Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. It is also the most populous municipality in the state. Approximately one third of the people in the state live here. It is the only Brazilian capital located entirely above the Equator.

This modern city is distinguished among the capitals in the North Region of Brazil as a planned city with a radial plan. It was planned by the architect, Darci Aleixo Deregusson who designed the city in a similar fashion to that of Paris, France. It was built under the direction of Captain Ene Garcez, the first governor of Roraima. The main avenues converge at the Civic Center Plaza, where the headquarters of three governmental branches reside (legislative, judiciary, and executive). Aside from the cultural attractions (theaters and palaces), there are hotels, banks, post offices, and cathedrals.