Recife

[ ruh-see-fuh ]

noun
  1. a seaport in and the capital of Pernambuco province, in NE Brazil.

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Recife

/ (rɛˈsiːfə) /


noun
  1. a port at the easternmost point of Brazil on the Atlantic: capital of Pernambuco state; built partly on an island, with many waterways and bridges. Pop: 3 527 000 (2005 est): Former name: Pernambuco

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