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São Paulo, one of the largest cities on earth, is a teeming, befuddling, intoxicating place. Its art and entertainment are on par with any world capital. Paulistanos believe in working hard and playing harder, and despite complaining about traffic and pollution, wouldn't dream of living elsewhere.
São Paulo can be an intimidating place, but if you have someone to show you around, or if you just like the challenge of navigating urban jungles, it's worth a visit. And despite moving at a much faster pace than the rest of the country, the usual Brazilian warmth and alegría still rules.
Fast Facts
Population
12,600,000
Currency
Name: Brazilian Real
Code: BRL
Symbol: R$
Electrical Plugs
127/220V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Portuguese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -3
Country Dialing Code
+55
Weights & Measures
Metric
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