São Paulo

São Paulo

São Paulo is a state in Brazil. It is the major industrial and economic powerhouse of the Brazilian economy. Named after Saint Paul, São Paulo has the largest population, industrial complex, and economic production in the country. It is the richest state in Brazil. The capital, São Paulo, is also the largest city in South America . Often dubbed the "locomotive of Brazil", the state alone is responsible for 33.9% of the Brazilian GDP, being the state with the highest GDP. In addition to increased GDP, São Paulo also has the third highest Human Development Index, the second...
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Country:Brazil
Area:96062.2 sq. mi.
Also known as:Sao Paulo, São Paulo State, San Paulo

Colleges and universities in São Paulo

Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Pontifical Catholic University of Campinas
Founded:1941
Enrollment:19,689
Brazil Adventist University
Brazil Adventist University
Escola Municipal de Música de São Paulo
Escola Municipal de Música de São Paulo
Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes
Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes
Universidade de Ribeirão Preto
Universidade de Ribeirão Preto
Universidade Barão de Mauá
Universidade Barão de Mauá

Famous residents of São Paulo

Jeff Palmer
Jeff Palmer
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Orrie Velasquez
Orrie Velasquez
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Famous people born in São Paulo

Maitê Proença
Maitê Proença
Film Actor

Maitê Proença Gallo is a Brazilian actress. Maitê Proença was born in São Paulo, Brazil in 1958. Her grandparents were...
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Airports in or near São Paulo

Bauru Airport
Bauru Airport
Airport code:BAU
Marília Airport
Marília Airport
Airport code:MII
Bauru-Arealva Airport
Bauru-Arealva Airport
Airport code:JTC
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