Sobral, Ceará
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Sobral is a major municipality in the state of Ceará, known for hosting the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sobral. It gained international fame in 1919 when British scientists confirmed Einstein's theory of general relativity there. The city features several universities and the Museum of the Eclipse.
Statistics
Area
2,122.99 km²
Population
203,023