Manaus
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Manaus is the capital of the Brazilian state of Amazonas, situated near the confluence of the Negro and Amazon rivers. Founded in 1669 as Fort of São José do Rio Negro, it flourished during the rubber boom of the late 19th century, earning the nickname 'Paris of the Tropics'. Today, it's a major center for Amazonian research and industry.
Statistics
Area
11,401.09 km²
Population
2,303,732