SALVAOR BAHIA
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| TITLE | SALVAOR BAHIA |
| DESCRIPTION | Salvador (in full, São Salvador da Baía de Todos os Santos, or in literal translation: "Holy Savior of All Saints' Bay") is a city on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. The city is one of the oldest in Brazil and in New world, and was for a long time also known as Bahia, and appears under that name (or as Salvador da Bahia, Salvador of Bahia so as to differentiate it from other Brazilian cities of the same name) on many maps and books from before the mid 20th century. Salvador is the third most populous Brazilian city, after São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and it is the most populous city in Northeastern Brazil. It is notable in Brazil for its cuisine, music and architecture. Its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in the northeastern region. Over 80% of the population of Salvador is of Black African origin, and African influence in all cultural aspects of the city turns it into the epicenter of "Negro culture" in Brazil. The historical center of the Salvador, frequently called the Pelourinho, is rich in historical monuments dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. The Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport connects Salvador with Brazilian cities and also operates international flights. The city is home to the Federal University of Bahia. Salvador is located on a small, roughly triangular peninsula that separates Todos os Santos Bay from the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean. The bay, which gets its name from having been discovered on All Saints' Day forms a natural harbor. Salvador is a major export port, lying at the heart of the Recôncavo Baiano, a rich agricultural and industrial region encompassing the northern portion of coastal Bahia. The local terrain is diverse ranging from flat to rolling to hills and low mountains. A particularly notable feature is the escarpment that divides Salvador into the Cidade Alta ("Upper Town") and the Cidade Baixa ("Lower Town"), the former some 85m (275ft) above the latter[1], with the city's cathedral and most administrative buildings standing on the higher ground. An elevator (the first installed in Brazil), known as Elevador Lacerda has connected the two sections since 1873, having since undergone several upgrades. The coastline is equally diverse, featuring sandy beaches, sea cliffs, mangrove swamps, and a number of islands, the largest of which, Itaparica, includes a resort area. Contents [hide] 1 Boroughs 2 Climate 3 Vegetation 4 History 5 Toponymy 5.1 City government 6 Demographics 7 Economy 8 Tourism and recreation 9 Curiosity 10 Education 10.1 Colleges and Universities 11 Historical Centre 12 Culture 12.1 Literature 12.2 Religion 12.3 Cuisine 12.4 Capoeira 12.5 Museums 12.6 Carnival/Carnaval 12.7 Theatre 13 Human Rights & Gay Rights 14 Infrastructure 14.1 International Airport 14.2 Port 14.3 Metro 14.4 Highways 14.5 Distances 15 Sports 16 Notable people 17 Sister cities 18 References 19 External links [edit] Boroughs Salvador.Salvador is divided in several boroughs or neighborhoods, the most well known being Pelourinho, the historic center. Itapoã is known throughout Brazil because of Vinicius de Moraes and the song Tarde em Itapoã. In Salvador's downtown are the boroughs of Barra, which abuts the Bay of All Saints and the Atlantic Ocean, and which is where one of the Carnaval circuits begins; Vitória, a district with many high rises; Campo Grande, with its Dois de Julho Square and the monument to Bahia's independence; Graça, a majority residential area; Ondina, with Salvador's Zoobotanical Garden and the site where the Barra-Ondina Carnaval circuit ends; and Rio Vermelho, a district with a rich architectural patrimony. North of the city are the suburban boroughs of Periperi, Paripe and Cajazeiras. [edit] Climate Climate chart for Salvador J F M A M J J A S O N D 43 3024 58 3024 106 3024 191 2924 187 2823 168 2722 143 2622 99 2622 73 2722 70 2823 74 2923 69 3024 temperatures in °C • precipitation totals in mm source: MSN Weather Salvador has a typical tropical climate, with warm to hot temperatures and high relative humidity all throughout the year. However, these conditions are relieved by a near absence of extreme temperatures and pleasant trade winds blowing from the ocean. March is the warmest month, with mean maximum of 30°C (86°F) and minimum of 24°C (75°F); July experiences the coolest temperatures, with means of 26°C (79°F) and 19°C (68°F). The absolute maximum and minimum are respectively 38°C (100°F) and 12°C (54°F). Unlike in the area further inland (known as the Sertão), rainfall in Salvador is quite abundant, with a total yearly average of 201cm (83"), being heaviest in May at 33cm (12.8") and generally tapering off until reaching a low of 11cm (4.4") in January. Tropical cyclones and tornadoes are unknown in the area.[2][3] [edit] Vegetation Salvador is in a region of Tropical rainforests. Rainforests are characterized by high rainfall, with the definition being minimum normal annual rainfall between 2,000 mm (about 78 inches or 2 meters) and 1700 mm (about 67 inches). The soil can be poor because high rainfall tends to leach out soluble nutrients. [edit] History Street in the historical centre leading to the São Francisco Church of Salvador.Baía de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay) was first encountered by Europeans and christened in 1502. In 1510, a ship, containing the Portuguese settler Caramuru, wrecked near the borough of Rio Vermelho. In 1534, Francisco Pereira Coutinho founded a town near Barra borough, called Vila Velha, Portuguese for "Old town". In 1549, a fleet of Portuguese settlers headed by Tomé de Sousa, the first Governor-General of Brazil, established Salvador. Built on a high cliff overlooking All Saints bay as the first colonial capital of colonial Brazil, it quickly became its main sea port and an important center of the sugar industry and the slave trade. Salvador was divided into an upper and a lower city, the upper city was the administrative and main religious area and it was where the majority of the population lived. The lower city was the financial center, with a port and market. In the last century, funiculars and an elevator, the Elevador Lacerda, were built to link the areas. Market (Mercado Modelo) by the bay. Isometric view of the Salvador Bahia Pelourinho's Anchieta Plaza, cut from a Laser scan.The city became the seat of the first Catholic bishop of Brazil in 1552, and is still a center of Brazilian Catholicism. By 1583, there were 1,600 people residing in the city, and it quickly grew into one of the largest cities in the New World, surpassing any colonial American city at the time of the American Revolution in 1776. Salvador was the capital city of the Portuguese viceroyalty of Grão-Pará and its province of Bahia de Todos os Santos. The Dutch Republic captured and sacked the city in May of 1624, and held it along with other north east ports until it was re-taken by the Portuguese in April of the following year. Salvador was the first capital of Brazil and remained so until 1763, when it was succeeded by Rio de Janeiro. The city became a base for the Brazilian independence movement and was attacked by Portuguese troops in 1812, before being liberated on July 2, 1823. It settled into graceful decline over the next 150 years, out of the mainstream of Brazilian industrialization. It remains, however, a national cultural and tourist center. By 1948 the city had some 340,000 people, and was already Brazil's fourth largest city. By 1991 the population was 2.08 million. In the 1990s, a major city project cleaned up and restored the old downtown area, the Pelourinho, or Centro Historico ("Historical Center"). Now, the Pelourinho is a cultural center, and the very heart of Salvador. Street leading to the Cathedral of Salvador.Salvador has been the birthplace of many noted Brazilians, including musicians such as song-writer Dorival Caymmi, Música Popular Brasileira (MPB or Brazilian Popular Music) star Gal Costa, and Grammy Award winner Gilberto Gil. Gil later went on to serve as a city council member (vereador) and is the Brazilian Minister of Culture in the cabinet of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Also internationally recognized are the city's Blocos Afros, such as Olodum, Ara Ketu, and Ilê Aiyê. Notable writers associated with Salvador include Jorge Amado, considered one of Brazil's greatest authors and fabulists, and João Ubaldo Ribeiro. The famous Brazilian visual artist Carybé is based in Salvador as well. Celebrities born in Salvador include supermodel Adriana Lima. [edit] Toponymy The city's name, São Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos, is the Portuguese for "Saint Savior of All Saints' Bay". The city was, for a long time, known as "Bahia" (bay), passing this name to all the lands near it, naming the state of Bahia. The city is also known as "Roma Negra", Portuguese for "Black Rome", because it is said that Salvador da Bahia has 365 churches, and it is a center of Candomblé, an African-derived, syncretic New World religion. The Municipal Chamber of Salvador, built in the second half of the 17th century.Salvador's other nickname is "Capital da Alegria" or "Capital of Joy", because of its large carnaval. [edit] City government Salvador is governed by a prefeito (mayor). The mayor (since 2005) is João Henrique Carneiro, of the PMDB party. The city also has a body of 41 vereadores (municipal deputies), who meet in the Camara Municipal de Salvador. The Municipal Chambers is a historical structure built around 1660. [edit] Demographics Seat of government in Salvador.According to the IBGE of 2007, there were 3,416,000 people residing in the Salvador Metropolitan Area. The population density was 6,422 inh./km². The last PNAD (National Research for Sample of Domiciles) census revealed the following numbers: 1.875.384 million Pardo people (54.9%), 532 thousand White people (15.6%), 970 thousand Black people (28.4%), 34 thousand Asian or Amerindian people (1.0%).[4] The majority of the Whites of the city are of Portuguese descent. The Pardos are a mixture of Europeans with the Blacks and/or Amerindians, varying from light to dark complexion. The Blacks are of African descent, the Asians are mostly Japanese and the Amerindians are the indigenous inhabitants. Source: PNAD. [edit] Economy Forte de Nossa Senhora do Pópulo e São Marcelo. Pelourinho in the morning. Pelourinho in the afternoon.Salvador is the second most popular tourist destination in Brazil. Tourism and cultural activity are important generators of jobs and income, boosting the arts and the preservation of artistic and cultural heritage. Chief among the points of interest are its famous Pelourinho (named after the colonial pillories that once stood there) district, its magnificent historic churches, and its beaches. Salvador's tourism infrastructure is considered one of the most modern in Brazil, especially in terms of lodging. The city offers accommodation to suit all tastes and standards, from youth hostels to international hotels. Ford Motor Company has a plant in the Salvador Metropolitan Area, in the city of Camaçari, assembling the Ford Courier, Ford EcoSport and Ford Fiesta. In December 2001, Monsanto Company inaugurated, at the Petrochemical Pole of Camaçari, in Salvador Metropolitan Area, the first plant of the company designed to produce raw materials for the herbicide Roundup in South America. The investment is equivalent to US$ 500 millions; US$ 350 millions were spent in this initial phase. The Camaçari Plant, the largest unit of Monsanto installed out of the United States, is also the only Monsanto plant manufacturing raw materials for the Roundup production line. The company started the civil works for the new plant in January 2000. The area of the unit is 631,000 square meters, including 200,000 square meters of constructed area. Upon completion of the two phases, it will employ 1,400 people, including direct (350) and indirect (1050) employments. With this plant in operation, Monsanto now contributes US$ 300 million to the Brazilian economy, avoiding the importation of U$ 150 million of raw materials. The GDP for the city was R$ 22,145,303,000 (2005).[5] The per capita income for the city was R$ 8,283 (2005).[6] [edit] Tourism and recreation Jardim de Alah beach. Sunset in Salvador. Neighborhoods of Salvador.The Salvador coastline is one of the longest in Brazil. There are 50 km (31 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country’s most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay. The capital’s beaches range from calm inlets, ideal for swimming, sailing, diving and underwater fishing, as well as open sea inlets with strong waves, sought by surfers. There are also beaches surrounded by reefs, forming natural pools of stone, ideal for children. Interesting places to visit near Salvador include: the large island of Itaparica in the Bay of All Saints - can be visited either by a car-ferry, or a smaller foot-passenger ferry which leaves from near the Mercado Modelo near the Lacerda Elevator. Linha Verde, or "green line" of towns and cities, with exquisite beaches, north of Salvador heading towards Sergipe state Cachoeira in the recôncavo region - 2 hours by bus: a great centre of Candomblé with a pousada (inn) in the convent there. Morro de São Paulo in the Valença region across the Bay of All Saints - a lively island which can be reached by ferry from Salvador (1 hr), by plane, or by bus to Valença and then by 'Rapido' ('fast') speedboat or smaller ferry. Among its attractions, those deserving of special attention include the Lacerda Elevator, City Hall and Pelourinho. [edit] Curiosity Vehicles: 456,963 (June 2006); Daily newspapers: 4 (July 2006); Established: 03/29/1549. Salvador is known as "capital of joy (capital da alegria)" because of its population. Salvador's Carnival is the biggest of the world.[7] [edit] Education Salvador is the most important educational centre of the state.Portuguese language is the official national language, and thus the primary language taught in schools. But English and Spanish are part of the official high school curriculum. [edit] Colleges and Universities The city has several universities: Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA); Universidade do Estado da Bahia (UNEB) (State University of Bahia); Universidade Católica do Salvador (UCSal) (Catholic University of Salvador); Universidade Salvador - (UNIFACS) (Salvador University); Faculdade de Tecnologia e Ciências (College of Technology and Science); Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica da Bahia (Cefet-BA); Faculdade Ruy Barbosa (Ruy Barbosa College) (FRB); And many others. [edit] Historical Centre Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia* UNESCO World Heritage Site -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- State Party Brazil Type Cultural Criteria iv, vi Reference 309 Region† Latin America and the Caribbean Inscription history Inscription 1985 (9th Session) * Name as inscribed on World Heritage List. † Region as classified by UNESCO. The Historical Centre of Salvador was designated in 1985 a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city represents a fine example of 16th century urbanism with its higher administrative town and its lower commercial town, and a large portion of the city has retained the old character of its streets and colourful houses. Its considerable wealth and status during colonial times (as capital of the colony during 250 years) is reflected in the magnificence of its colonial palaces, churches and convents, most of them dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. These include: Cathedral of Salvador: Former Jesuit church of the city, built in the second half of the 17th century. Fine example of Mannerist architecture and decoration. Convent and Church of São Francisco: Franciscan convent and church dating from the first half of the 18th century. The Baroque decoration of the church is among the finest in Brazil. Church of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim: Rococo church with Neoclassical inner decoration. The image of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim is the most venerated in the city, and the Feast of Nosso Senhor do Bonfim (Festa do Nosso Senhor do Bonfim) in January is the most important in the city after Carnival. [edit] Culture The culture of Salvador is a very rich mix of European and African influences, evident in the religion, cuisine, music and other cultural manifestations. It is considered the most African-influenced State in Brazil. [edit] Literature Jorge Amado house's, in Pelourinho, Salvador. Pelourinho at afternoon.As the capital of colonial Brazil until 1763, Salvador was an important cultural centre since the 16th century, as reflected in the large number of prominent literary figures associated with colonial Salvador, usually educated in the religious schools of the convents of the city and in the University of Coimbra in Portugal. Frei Vicente do Salvador (1564-1635), a Bahia-born Franciscan friar who studied in the Jesuit School of Salvador, was the author of the first book on Brazilian history written by a Brazil-born author. Gregório de Mattos, born in Salvador in 1636, was also educated by the Jesuits. He became the most important Baroque poet in colonial Brazil for his religious and satirical works. Father António Vieira was born in Lisbon in 1608, but was raised and educated in the Jesuit school of Salvador and died in the city in 1697. His erudite sermons have earned him the title of best writer of the Portuguese language in the Baroque era. After the independence of Brazil (1822), Salvador continued to play an important role in Brazilian literature. Important 19th century writers associated with the city include Romantic poet Castro Alves (1847-1871) and diplomat Ruy Barbosa (1849-1923). In the 20th century, Bahia-born Jorge Amado (1912-2001), although not born in Salvador, helped popularize the culture of the city around the world in novels like Jubiabá, Dona Flor e Seus Dois Maridos and Tenda dos Milagres, which are plotted in Salvador. [edit] Religion Former Jesuit church of Salvador (17th century), now cathedral. Interior of São Francisco Church, in Salvador.In Salvador, religion is a major contact point between European and African influences. Salvador was the seat of the first bishopric in colonial Brazil (established 1551), and the first bishop, Pero Fernandes Sardinha, arrived already in 1552. The Jesuits, led by the Manuel da Nóbrega, also arrived in the 16th century and worked in converting the indigenous peoples of the region to Catholicism. Most slaves in Bahia were brought from Sub-Saharan Africa, especially Yoruba-speaking people (Iorubá or Nagô in Portuguese) from present-day Nigeria. Slaves were required to convert to Catholicism, but their original religion - Candomblé - has survived in spite of prohibitions and persecutions. In part, slaves managed to preserve their religion by mixing Catholic and Candomblé mythology in a phenomenon of religious syncretism. Even today, many people that declare themselves Catholic may also take part in rituals in Candomblé terreiros (temples). Candomblé is based on the cult of the Orishas (Orixás), like Obatala (Oxalá), father of humankind; Ogoun (Ogum), god of the war and iron; Yemaja (Iemanjá), goddess of the sea, rivers and lakes. These religious entities have been syncretised with some Catholic entities. For instance, Salvador's Feast of Bonfim, celebrated in January, is dedicated to both Our Lord of Bonfim (Jesus Christ) and Oxalá. Another important feast is the Feast de Yemaja every February 2nd, on the shores of the borough of Rio Vermelho in Salvador. [edit] Cuisine Local cuisine of Salvador.The local cuisine, spicy and based on seafood (shrimps, fish), strongly relies on typically African ingredients and techniques, and is much appreciated throughout Brazil and internationally. The most typical ingredient is azeite-de-dendê, an oil extracted from a palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) brought from West Africa to Brazil during colonial times. Traditional dishes include caruru, vatapá, acarajé, bobó-de-camarão, moqueca baiana, and abará. Some of these dishes, like the acarajé and abará, are also used as offerings in Candomblé rituals. [edit] Capoeira Capoeira in Salvador.Capoeira is a unique mix of dance and martial art of Afro-Brazilian origin, combining agile dance moves with unarmed combat techniques. Its origins go back to the times of slavery, and Salvador is considered the centre of origin of the modern capoeira branches. In the first half of the 20th century, Salvador-born masters Mestre Bimba and Mestre Pastinha founded capoeira schools and helped standartise and popularise the art in Brazil and the world. Capoeira practices are accompanied by special music and songs. Musical instruments used in capoeira music include the caxixi, atabaque and berimbau, percussion instruments of African origin. [edit] Museums Pelourinho.Salvador has a number of museums, including: Afro-Brazilian Museum; Sacred Art Museum (Museu de Arte Sacra, UFBA), headquartered in the former Convento de Santa Teresa de Ávila (Convent of St. Teresa of Ávila), established by the Discalced Carmelite nuns in the mid-16th century; Museu de Arte da Bahia; Museu de Arte Moderna da Bahia; Memorial dos Governadores Bahia; Museu Gastronômico da Bahia; Fundação Casa de Jorge Amado (which contains a Study and Research Center, publishing program and bookstore, gifts shop, and the Zélia Gattai Café and Theater); Museu Geográfico da Bahia; Arquivo Público da Bahia; Museu Carlos Costa Pinto; And many others. [edit] Carnival/Carnaval According to the Guinness Book, the carnival or Carnaval of Salvador de Bahia is the biggest street party on the planet. For an entire week, almost two million people join the city's street celebrations, which are divided into circuits: Barra/Ondina, Campo Grande and Pelourinho. The music played during Carnaval includes Axé and Samba-reggae. Many "blocos" participate in Carnaval, the "blocos afros" like Malé Debalé, Olodum and Filhos de Gandhi being the most famous of them. [edit] Theatre Anfiteatro do Parque da Cidade de Salvador.Salvador is home to a vibrant theater scene. Among the many theaters are: Castro Alves Theatre (TCA), Sala do Côro (mini Theatre in Castro Alves Theatre), IRDEB Theatre(TV Educativa), SENAC Theatre(Pelourinho), ICÉIA Theatre, Museu Eugênio Teixeira Leal Theatre(Pelourinho), Barra Theatre, Espaço Xisto Theatre, Maria Betânia Theatre, Jorge Amado Theatre, Diplomata Theatre, Sesi Rio Vermelho Theatre, Vila Velha Theatre, XVIII Theatre, ISBA Theatre, Santo Antônio Theatre, ACBEU Theatre, Anchieta Theatre, Nazaré Theatre, ICBA Theatre, Gamboa Theatre, Gregório de Mattos Theatre, Módulo Theatre, Miguel Santana Theatre, Cultural Theatre, Cine Casa do Comércio Theatre, Dias Gomes Theatre(Sindicato dos Comerciários), Plataforma Theatre. [edit] Human Rights & Gay Rights Salvador is also home to the oldest, continuous gay rights and human rights organization in Brazil, the Grupo Gay da Bahia (GGB). Established by Dr. Luiz Mott in 1980 and currently headed by Marcelo Cerqueira, GGB has played a central role in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality movement both in Bahia and across Brazil, and has helped to educate the local population on HIV and AIDS prevention and human rights abuses. Salvador's gay pride parade is now one of the largest in Brazil. [edit] Infrastructure Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport in Salvador Metropolitan Area. [edit] International Airport Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport is located in an area of more than 6 million square meters between sand dunes and native vegetation. The road route to the airport has already become one of the city’s main scenic attractions. The airport’s use has been growing at an average of 14% a year and now is responsible for more than 30% of passenger movement in Brazil’s Northeast. Nearly 35 thousand people circulate daily through the passenger terminal. The airport generates more than 16 thousand direct and indirect jobs, to serve a daily average of over 10 thousand passengers, 250 takeoffs and landings of 100 domestic and 16 international flights. In addition to domestic and regional services, the airport has non-stop flights to Lisbon, Madrid, Frankfurt, Montevideo, London, Santiago, Buenos Aires, Asunción and Miami. Its IATA airport code is SSA and it is the sixth busiest airport in the country, the first in northeastern Brazil, behind Congonhas International, Guarulhos International, Juscelino Kubitschek International, Santos Dumont Regional and Galeão International. [edit] Port View of Salvador.Port of Salvador. With a cargo movement that grows year after year following the same economic development rhythm implemented in the State, the Port of Salvador, located in the Bahia de Todos os Santos, holds the title of port with the highest movement of containers of the North/Northeast and the 2nd major fruit exporter in Brazil. It is in this rhythm, of intense movement that the port of Salvador gets ready for new investments in technologic modernization and of its infrastructure, implementing a higher operational agility and more competitive rates. The goal is to offer the necessary infrastructure for the products to outflow attending the actual needs of the national importers and exporters. [edit] Metro Salvador currently has a Metro System under construction (although recent visits suggest that construction has been severely delayed). The Metro is projected to have two lines and will be integrated with bus and rail services. The first stage of the metro was to have been ready in 2006 (or, with delays, by early 2007). Highways connecting Salvador. [edit] Highways The BR-101 and BR-116 federal highways cross Bahia from north to south, connecting Salvador to the rest of the country. At the Feira de Santana junction, take the BR-324 state highway. The capital of Bahia is served by several coach companies from almost every Brazilian state. [edit] Distances Belo Horizonte: 1.430 km (888 mi); Brasília: 1.540 km (956 mi); Rio de Janeiro: 1.730 km (1074 mi); São Paulo: 1.960 km (1217 mi). [edit] Sports Fonte Nova Stadium.Salvador provides visitors and residents with various sport activities. The Fonte Nova Stadium, also known as Estádio Octávio Mangabeira is a football stadium inaugurated on January 28, 1951 in Salvador, Bahia, with a maximum capacity of 66.080 people. The stadium is owned by the Bahia government, and is the home ground of Esporte Clube Bahia. Its formal name honors Octávio Cavalcanti Mangabeira, a civil engineer, journalist, and former Bahia state governor from 1947 to 1954. The stadium is nicknamed Fonte Nova, because it is located at Ladeira das Fontes das Pedras.Esporte Clube Bahia and Esporte Clube Vitória are Salvador's main football teams. Esporte Clube Bahia has won 2 national titles - Brazil's Cup in 1959 and the Brazilian League in 1988 - while Esporte Clube Vitória was a runner up in the Brazilian league in 1993. Salvador is one of the 18 remaining candidates to host games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, for which Brazil is the only South American bidder. [edit] Notable people Supermodel Adriana Lima is from Salvador.Diego Costa, singer/songwriter. Daniela Mercury, musician. Raul Seixas, musician. Itamar Franco, politician. Antônio Carlos Magalhães, politician. Pitty, musician. Adriana Lima, supermodel. Gregório de Mattos, poet. Louise Wischermann, actress. Tony Kanaan, race car driver. Dorival Caymmi, singer. Dias Gomes, playwright. Wagner Moura, actor. Lázaro Ramos, actor. And many others. [edit] Sister cities Salvador's sister cities are: Barcelona, Catalonia Caiena, France Miami, United States Los Angeles, United States Philadelphia, United States [edit] References ^ (2006) Geography (PDF) (in English), Salvador, Brazil: Aloveworld. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. ^ (2006) Climate of Salvador (PDF) (in Portuguese), Salvador, Brazil: WorlWeather. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. ^ (2006) Climate of Salvador (PDF) (in Portuguese), Salvador, Brazil: WorldWeather. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. ^ (2007) Síntese de Indicadores Sociais 2007 (PDF) (in Portuguese), Salvador, Brazil: IBGE. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. ^ (2005) GDP (PDF) (in Portuguese), Salvador, Brazil: IBGE. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. ^ (2005) per capita income (PDF) (in Portuguese), Salvador, Brazil: IBGE. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. ^ (2006) Salvador's Carnival (PDF) (in Portuguese), salvador, Brazil: Rank Brasil. ISBN 85-240-3919-1. Retrieved on 2007-07-18. [edit] External links Official tourism site (English) Bahia-online.net Salvador in Google Earth Salvador, Bahia is at coordinates 12°58′13″S 38°30′45″W / -12.9704, -38.5126Coordinates: 12°58′13″S 38°30′45″W / -12.9704, -38.5126 [hide]v • d • eCapitals of Brazilian states Brasília Federal Capital (DF) North Belém (PA) · Boa Vista (RR) · Macapá (AP) · Manaus (AM) · Palmas (TO) · Porto Velho (RO) · Rio Branco (AC) Northeast Aracaju (SE) · Fortaleza (CE) · João Pessoa (PB) · Maceió (AL) · Natal (RN) · Recife (PE) · Salvador (BA) · São Luís (MA) · Teresina (PI) Center-West Campo Grande (MS) · Cuiabá (MT) · Goiânia (GO) Southeast Belo Horizonte (MG) · Rio de Janeiro (RJ) · São Paulo (SP) · Vitória (ES) South Curitiba (PR) · Florianópolis (SC) · Porto Alegre (RS) |
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