Boa Vista, Roraima
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Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. Situated on the western bank of the Branco River, the city lies 220 km (140 mi) from Brazil's border with Venezuela. It is the only Brazilian state capital located entirely north of the equator.
Above:Aerial view of Central Civic Square (Praça dos Centro Cívico) and Helio Campos Palace (Paço dos Helio Campos), Middle:Boa Vista Matriz Church (Paróquia Matriz de Nossa Senhora do Carmo), Boa Vista Cristo Redentor Cathedral (Diocese de Roraima), Bottom:A fountain in Águas Square (Praça das Águas), Macuxis Bridge (Ponte dos Macuxis), all items from left to right
Boa Vista, Brazil
Federal University of Roraima.
Taumanam, Boa Vista, Brazil
Roraima
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Roraima is one of the 26 states of Brazil. Located in the country's North Region, it is the northernmost and most geographically and logistically isolated state in Brazil. It is bordered by the state of Pará to the southeast, Amazonas to the south and west, Venezuela to the north and northwest, and Guyana to the east.
Village of Nossa Senhora da Conceição according to Alexandre Rodrigues Ferreira, late 18th century.
Centre of Boa Vista
Landscape of the Viruá National Park
Rock formations in the Serra do Tepequém