Rondônia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Rondônia is a state in the North Region of Brazil, bordering Acre, Amazonas, Mato Grosso, and Bolivia. Porto Velho, situated on the Madeira River, serves as its capital and largest city. The state is named in honor of Cândido Rondon, a notable explorer of the Brazilian North during the 1910s.
Statistics
Area
237,590.55 km²
Population
1,815,000