Recife



         


Recife (population 1.3 million) is a city in northeastern Brazil. It is the capital of the Pernambuco state and is a port on the Atlantic Ocean.

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History

The settlement was established by the Portuguese in 1537 and remained Portuguese until the independence of Brazil, with the exception of a brief period of Dutch occupation in the 17th century between 1630 and 1654.

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Geography

Nearby cities: Olinda, Paulista, Abreu e Lima, Igarassu, Camaragibe, Olinda - UNESCO World Heritage Site

There are many wonderful beaches surrounding Recife, such as:

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