Fun facts about Manaus
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The name Manaus comes from the native people called Manaós, which means Mother of the Gods.
Manaus
Brazil
Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi).
From the “Etymology” section
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Manaus was at the center of the Amazon region's rubber boom during the late 19th century, making it one of the gaudiest cities in the world.
Manaus
Brazil
Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi).
From the “History” section
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Despite being located in the Amazon, Manaus is densely developed and has few green areas in the city.
Manaus
Brazil
Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi).
From the “Geography” section
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The city has a very diverse presence of Protestant or Reformed faiths, with many different denominations experiencing considerable growth.
Manaus
Brazil
Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi).
From the “Demographics” section
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The Amazonas Opera House, inaugurated in 1896, has 700 seats and was constructed with bricks brought from Europe, French glass, and Italian marble.
Manaus
Brazil
Manaus is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Amazonas. It is the seventh-largest city in Brazil, with an estimated 2024 population of 2,279,686 distributed over a land area of about 11,401 km2 (4,402 sq mi).
From the “Sights and attractions” section
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