7. Manaus, Brazil
Manaus is a Brazilian city, capital of the State of Amazonas and the main financial, business and economic development center of Northern Brazil. It is a historic town and harbor, located in the heart of the world's largest rainforest. It lies at the confluence of the Negroes and Solimões.
It is one of the most famous Brazilian cities worldwide, mainly for their potential for tourism and ecotourism, which makes the city the tenth largest tourist destination in Brazil. Manaus belongs to the center and bears the name Amazonense Center.It is notable for its cultural and architectural heritage, with numerous temples, palaces, museums, theaters, libraries and universities. It is located in the northernmost part of the country, km 3490 of the national capital, Brasília.
The city of Manaus is one of the main ports serving the development of the Amazon basin region. This city exports products such as rubber and wood. Main products and industries include: petrochemical refining, soap, chemicals, processed food, and tourism. The city was founded by the Portuguese in 1669 and was a booming city developing the rubber industry from 1890 to 1920.
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