Brazil Slide Series: Collection Belem Manaus, Slide No. 0018.

Creator

Herbert Knup
Jon M. Tolman

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Publication Date

3-19-2009

Description

Belém is often referred as the "cidade das mangueiras" (city of mango trees) and avenues such as the Presidente Vargas, in the downtown areas, provide shade against the hot sun and humid climate. Between November and April it rains constantly in the afternoon and this tropical rain helps cool the temperature.Belém é conhecida como a "cidade das mangueiras". Avenidas como a Presidente Vargas, nas áreas do centro da cidade, provêm sombra para proteção contra o calor do sol e a umidade. Entre novembro e abril chove constantemente durante a tarde e esta chuva tropical ajuda a refrescar a temperatura.

Publisher

Latin American and Iberian Institute / University of New Mexico

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Brazil Slide Series Collection: This article is copyrighted by the Latin American & Iberian Institute (LAII) of the University of New Mexico. Rights permission is for standard academic, non-commercial, use of these materials. Proper citation of this material should include title, author, publisher, date, and URL. Copyright Latin American and Iberian Institute University of New Mexico 1994