São Luís, Maranhão
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
São Luís is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão, located on an island in the Atlantic Ocean. Founded by the French in 1612, its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city serves as a major industrial hub with significant port operations for iron ore export.
Statistics
Area
827.14 km²
Population
1,037,775