Recife
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Recife is the capital of Pernambuco state in Brazil, situated on the Atlantic coast. Founded in 1537, it served as a key port for the Captaincy of Pernambuco and its sugar cane production. The city was briefly known as Mauritsstad during Dutch rule in the 17th century.
Statistics
Area
218.84 km²
Population
1,488,920