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Boa Vista (bō`ə vēsh`tə), city (1996 pop. 154,166), capital of Roraima state, NW Brazil, on the Rio Branco. Its economy is based on the processing and shipment of minerals (gold, bauxite, diamonds, and gold) found in the surrounding region. Primary manufactures are alcohol and petroleum, construction goods, and metal products. Boa Vista became the capital of Roraima when it was created (as the federal territory of Rio Branco) in 1943. Boa Vista a town in N Brazil, capital of the state of Roraima, on the Rio Branco. Pop.: 275 000 (2005 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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For example, virgin land near Boa Vista, Roraima-Brazil's most remote state-appreciated a whopping 104% in 2004 thanks to paved roads, new high-yielding soybean varieties and improved access to export terminals. Trade between the Guyanese capital Georgetown and Boa Vista in Brazil's Roraima state grinds to a halt. The company has plants in Joinville, Boa Vista, and Maua, Sao Paulo, Brazil. |
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