Vitoria information

Vitória is the capital of the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. It is located on a small island within a bay where a few rivers meet the sea. It was founded in 1551. The city proper (area 93 km²) has a population of 313,300 (2005) whilst the Greater Vitória metropolitan area has a population of over 1,612,885 (2005), the 14th largest in Brazil. In 1998, the United Nations rated Vitória as the fourth best state capital in Brazil to live in, rating cities on health, education, and social improvement projects. Nights are very active. At the place known as Triângulo das Bermudas, between the streets Joaquin Lírio and João da Cruz, has bars, restaurants and discos. At the seaside, the preferred place of the young is Curva da Jurema, with beach tents open all night. (...) more....

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