Teresina
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Teresina is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Piauí and the only inland capital in the northeastern region of the country. The central part of the city is situated between the Parnaíba and Poti rivers, as a result, the city is sometimes referred to as the "Mesopotamia of the Northeast."
The city of Teresina is home to over 752,000 inhabitants, distributed over an area of 1,680 km² (650 mi²). Its metropolitan area has about 996,000 inhabitants.
The city has been the capital of the state since 1852, when it was founded by the governor of the province, José Saraiva, transferring the administrative headquarters of the province of Piauí from the city of Oeiras. Teresina was the first planned city in Brazil; ; its design is said to be reminiscent of a chessboard. It is divided into quarters, with Mocambinho being the most populous quarter. It is known as the "Green City" because of the countless mango trees that line its streets. Local crafts include ceramics. A monument depicts the legendary Cabeça de Cuia, a personality from local folklore.
The city of Teresina is home to over 752,000 inhabitants, distributed over an area of 1,680 km² (650 mi²). Its metropolitan area has about 996,000 inhabitants.
The city has been the capital of the state since 1852, when it was founded by the governor of the province, José Saraiva, transferring the administrative headquarters of the province of Piauí from the city of Oeiras. Teresina was the first planned city in Brazil; ; its design is said to be reminiscent of a chessboard. It is divided into quarters, with Mocambinho being the most populous quarter. It is known as the "Green City" because of the countless mango trees that line its streets. Local crafts include ceramics. A monument depicts the legendary Cabeça de Cuia, a personality from local folklore.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teresina
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Coordinates: 5°11'8"S 42°46'43"W
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- Campo Maior 85 km
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- Matões 104 km
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- Icatu - Maranhão - Brasil 348 km
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