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Recife

Recife

City in Brazil
Recife, the capital of Brazil’s northeastern state of Pernambuco, is distinguished by its many rivers, bridges, islets and peninsulas. Recife Antigo, on its own island by the harbor, is the historic old town center dating to the 16th century. To...
Elevation: 33′
Demonym: Recifense
Founded: March 12, 1537
Incorporated (as city): 1823
Incorporated (as village): 1709
Region: Northeast