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Salvador was established as the fortress of São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos in 1549 by Portuguese settlers.

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Salvador

Brazil

Country
Brazil
Population
2.9M
Coordinates
-12.97, -38.50
100th most populous city in the world

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture.

From the “History” section

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In 1985, UNESCO listed the city's Pelourinho neighborhood as a World Heritage Site.

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Salvador

Brazil

Country
Brazil
Population
2.9M
Coordinates
-12.97, -38.50
100th most populous city in the world

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture.

From the “History” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Fotos Gov/Ba · CC BY 2.0

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Salvador has a trade-wind tropical rainforest climate, with December and January being the driest months.

Salvador
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Salvador

Brazil

Country
Brazil
Population
2.9M
Coordinates
-12.97, -38.50
100th most populous city in the world

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture.

From the “Geography” section

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Photo: Fotos Gov/Ba · CC BY 2.0

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According to the 2022 census, Salvador's population was 2,417,678, with 49.1% identifying as Pardo (Multiracial).

Salvador
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Salvador

Brazil

Country
Brazil
Population
2.9M
Coordinates
-12.97, -38.50
100th most populous city in the world

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture.

From the “Demographics” section

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Photo: Fotos Gov/Ba · CC BY 2.0

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Salvador is home to the Museum of Modern Art of Bahia, which showcases contemporary Brazilian art.

Salvador
Brazil
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Salvador

Brazil

Country
Brazil
Population
2.9M
Coordinates
-12.97, -38.50
100th most populous city in the world

Salvador is a Brazilian municipality and capital city of the state of Bahia. Situated in the Zona da Mata in the Northeast Region of Brazil, Salvador is recognized throughout the country and internationally for its cuisine, music, and architecture.

From the “Tourism and recreation” section

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Photo: Fotos Gov/Ba · CC BY 2.0

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