Fun facts about Recife
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Recife began as a collection of fishing shacks, inns, and warehouses on the delta between the Capibaribe and Beberibe Rivers.
Recife
Brazil
Recife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil.
From the “History” section
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The city is named for the long reef 'recife' running parallel to the shoreline which encloses its harbour.
Recife
Brazil
Recife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil.
From the “History” section
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Recife has a tropical monsoon climate (Am) under the Köppen climate classification.
Recife
Brazil
Recife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil.
From the “Geography” section
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Recife is home to the frevo, a regional dance and music, typical in carnival.
Recife
Brazil
Recife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil.
From the “Culture” section
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The Kahal Zur Israel Synagogue in Recife Antigo is the oldest synagogue in the Americas, dating to 1646.
Recife
Brazil
Recife is the state capital of Pernambuco, Brazil, on the northeastern Atlantic coast of South America. It is the largest urban area within both the North and the Northeast Region of Brazil.
From the “Culture” section
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