São Paulo: Quick Facts

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Map of Brazil and surrounding South American countries highlighting the location of Sao Paulo in southeastern Brazil. Major cities, international borders, and physical features such as rivers are shown. An inset map in the lower left marks Sao Paulo's state in purple within Brazil.

Front view of Sao Paulo University in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil, showing a pink and white historic building with arched windows, a central fountain, and flags in front.

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