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Jobs in Porto Alegre

Jobs in Porto Alegre | Job Opportunities in Porto Alegre

Porto Alegre is the eleventh most heavily populated metropolitan city in Brazil and the capital city of the southern most Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre is one of the most significant political, cultural and economic centers of Brazil. Two countries, Argentina and Uruguay surrounds Rio Grande do Sul. It is also the center of Brazil’s fourth biggest urban area. Porto Alegre was established in 1742 by migrants from the Azores, Portugal. In the late 19th century the city received a lot of migrants from other sections of the world, predominantly Germany, Italy, and Poland. The majority of the inhabitants are of European descent.

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Jobs in Belem

Jobs in Belem | Job Opportunities in Belem

Belem is a city on the banks of the Amazon estuary, in the northern side of Brazil. It is the capital city of the state of Para. It is the entry point to the Amazon with a big and busy port, airport and bus/coach station. Belem is located about 100 km away from the Atlantic Ocean. The river is the Para is a section of greater Amazon River system, divided apart from the larger section of the Amazon delta by Ilha de Marajo.

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Jobs in Recife

Jobs in Recife | Job Opportunities in Recife

Recife is the 5th biggest urban area in Brazil with a population of around 3,768,902 inhabitants, the biggest municipal area of the North and Northeastern area of Brazil. It is the 4th biggest urban influence area in Brazil, and the capital of the state of Pernambuco. Recife is situated where the Beberibe River meets the Capibaribe River to flow into the Atlantic Ocean. It is a main port on the Atlantic Ocean. The meaning of the name Recife is "reef" in Portuguese, in reference to the coral reefs that are there on the city’s shores. A lot of rivers, number of small islands and about 50 bridges are there in the Recife city center characterize its geography and gives it the moniker of the "Brazilian Venice."

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Jobs in Manaus

Jobs in Manaus | Job Opportunities in Manaus

Manaus is the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is located at the convergence point of Negro and Solimões Rivers. It is the most heavily populated city of Amazonas, and is a well-liked ecotourism destination. Manaus belongs to mesoregion Center Amazonense and micro region Manaus. It is situated in northern side of Brazil, 1,932 kilometers away from the country capital, Brasília. The city was established in 1669 as the Fort of Sao José do Rio Negro. It was recognized with the name of "Manaus", meaning "mother of the gods" in pay honor to the natives of Manos, and formally transformed into a metropolitan city on October 24 of 1848 with the name of Cidade da Barra do Rio Negro, and in Portuguese it means "The City of the Margins of Black River". On September 4 of 1856 it was given the current name. It was famous at the start of this century, as Heart of the Amazon and City of the Forest. Presently it is the financial hub of Manaus.

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Jobs in Curitiba

Jobs in Curitiba | Job Opportunities in Curitiba

Curitiba is the capital of the Brazilian state of Parana. The city has the biggest population, the biggest economic center in the State and also in southern Brazil. Curitiba is the best place to live in Brazil. The populace of Curitiba is around 1.8 million people (7th biggest nationwide). Its urban area consists of 26 municipalities with a populace of over 3.5 million. Curitiba is a vital cultural, political and financial center in the country. The city is located on a elevation of 932 meters (3,060 ft) above sea level. It is situated 105 kilometers (65 mi) western side of the sea port of Paranaque is entertained by the Afonso Pena International Airport.

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Jobs in Belo Horizonte

Jobs in Belo Horizonte | Job Opportunities in Belo Horizonte

Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, situated in the southeastern area of Brazil. It is the third-biggest urban area in the country. Belo Horizonte has a populace of around 2.4 million. The area was initially inhabited in early 18th century, but the modern city was planned and constructed in the 1890s, in order to be used as the capital of Minas Gerais. The city includes a mixture of contemporary and classical buildings, and hosts number of modern Brazilian architectural icons, most especially the Pampulha Complex. The city has employed various programs in urban revitalization and food security, for which is has been awarded international accolades.

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Jobs in Fortaleza

Jobs in Fortaleza | Job Opportunities in Fortaleza

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceara, situated in Northeastern Brazil. With a populace of around 2.5 million, Fortaleza is the 5th biggest city in Brazil. The total area of the city is around 313 square kilometers and one of the highest demographic densities in the country (8,001 per km²). To the northern side of the city lies the Atlantic Ocean; to the southern side are the cities of Pacatuba, Eusébio, Maracanaú and Itaitinga; to the eastern side is the county of Aquiraz and the Atlantic Ocean; and to the western side is the city of Caucaia. Inhabitants of the city are called Fortalezenses.

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Jobs in Salvador da Bahia

Jobs in Salvador da Bahia | Job Opportunities in Salvador da Bahia

Salvador da Bahia is a city on the northeast shore of Brazil and the capital of the Northeastern Brazilian state of Bahia. Salvador is recognized as Brazil’s capital of happiness due to its nice population and several popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capital of Brazil, the city is one of the ancient cities in the country and in the New World. It was previously known as Bahia. Salvador is the third most heavily populated Brazilian city, after Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and it is the ninth most densely inhabited city in Latin America.

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Jobs in Rio de Janeiro

Jobs in Rio de Janeiro | Job Opportunities in Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is the capital city of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the second biggest city of Brazil and the third biggest urban area in South America and the main tourist destination in the Southern Hemisphere. This city has been the capital of Brazil for nearly two centuries. It also served as the capital of the United Kingdom of Portugal. It is considered a Beta World City. Rio de Janeiro is renowned for its natural beauty, its carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova and hotel-lined tourist beaches, like Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. Some of the most well-known landmarks is the giant statue of Christ, known as Christ the Redeemer on the atop Corcovado mountain, which is chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain is a great attraction for the people including its cable car; it also contains Maracana stadium, one of the world’s biggest football stadiums. Rio de Janeiro will host the 2016 Summer Olympics, and will be the first South American city to host the event.

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Jobs in Sao Paulo

Jobs in Sao Paulo | Job Opportunities in Sao Paulo

Sao Paulo is the biggest city in Brazil and the world’s 7th biggest urban area. The city is the capital of the state of Sao Paulo, the most heavily populated Brazilian state. It is also the wealthiest city in Brazil. The name of the city honors Saint Paul. Sao Paulo applies strong regional influence in business and economics as well as arts and entertainment. Sao Paulo is classified as Alpha World City. The city contains the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange, or BOVESPA, the Future Markets, and the Cereal Market Stock Exchanges. Sao Paulo also contains a number of tallest buildings in Brazil that include the Mirante do Vale Building and Italia Building.

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