Boa Vista
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Boa Vista
Country	Brazil
Region	North
State	Roraima
Founded	9 Jun 1890
Government
- Mayor	Iradilson Sampaio PPS
Area
- Total	5.687 km² (2.2 sq mi)
Elevation	85 m (279 ft)
Population (2006)
- Total	249.655
- Density	43.8/km² (113.4/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-4 (UTC)
HDI (2000)	0.779 – medium
Website: Boa Vista, Roraima

Boa Vista is the capital of the Brazilian state of Roraima. It is also the most populous municipality in the state. Approximately one third of the people in the state live here. It is the only Brazilian capital located entirely above the Equator. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,280 × 960 pixels, file size: 189 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to pt. ... Image File history File links Bandeira_BoaVista_Roraima_Brasil. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Roraima_Municip_BoaVista. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Brazil. ... Brazil is currently divided in five regions, by the Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatistica (IBGE). ... Image:Brasil Norte vincent harley rocks maploc. ... Brazil is divided into twenty-six estados (states; singular estado) and one district, the Distrito Federal (Federal District) which contains the capital city, Brasília. ... Flag of Roraima See other Brazilian States Capital Boa Vista Largest City Boa Vista Area 225,116. ... June 9 is the 160th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (161st in leap years), with 205 days remaining. ... Year 1890 (MDCCCXC) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar). ... The Socialist Peoples Party (Portuguese: Partido Popular Socialista, PPS) is a political party in Brazil. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... ... World map indicating Human Development Index (2006). ... Flag of Roraima See other Brazilian States Capital Boa Vista Largest City Boa Vista Area 225,116. ... A municipality is an administrative entity composed of a clearly defined territory and its population and commonly referring to a city, town, or village, or a small grouping of them. ... World map showing the equator in red In tourist areas, the equator is often marked on the sides of roads The equator marked as it crosses Ilhéu das Rolas, in São Tomé and Príncipe. ...

This modern city is distinguished among the capitals in the North Region of Brazil as a planned city with a radial plan. It was planned by the architect, Darci Aleixo Deregusson who designed the city in a similar fashion to that of Paris, France. It was built under the direction of Captain Ene Garcez, the first governor of Roraima. The main avenues converge at the Civic Center Plaza, where the headquarters of three governmental branches reside (legislative, judiciary, and executive). Aside from the cultural attractions (theaters and palaces), there are hotels, banks, post offices, and cathedrals. This article is about the capital of France. ...

History

The municipality of Boa Vista formed the first urban area of the state of Roraima.

The São Joaquim Fort, founded in 1775, is located about 32 km from the capital and is considered to be of great importance to the region.

Boa Vista was created on July 9th, 1890 as Boa Vista do Rio Branco. It was founded by Augusto Villeroy (Amazonas's Governor). The first mayor was João Capistrano da Silva Mota, known as Coronel Mota. After named the mayor, were named two councilors (José Francisco Coelho and José gonzaga de Souza Junior). The weather is hot and umid, with two seasons well seen only (Summer-drought and winter-rainy).

Capital

In the middle of World War II, in 1943, Boa Vista became the capital of the recently created Federal Territory of Rio Branco. The territory grew due to the mining in the area. The then Federal Territory of Rio Branco was elevated to statehood, and after some time it was known as "Roraima". Later, mining with machines became prohibited (because of damage to the landscape) which hindered the economy of the state and the municipality. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... Rio Branco is the capital of the state of Acre in Brazil. ... Flag of Roraima See other Brazilian States Capital Boa Vista Largest City Boa Vista Area 225,116. ... For other uses, see State (disambiguation). ...

Curiosity

Vehicles: 63.034 (jun./2006); Daily newspapers: 2 (jun./2006); Established: 06/09/1890. Vehicles are non-living means of transport. ... A name generally used by people of chinese ethnic origin. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A name generally used by people of chinese ethnic origin. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Tourism and recreation

Taumanam.

Velia Coutinho.

Boa Vista is one of the most beautiful cities in Brazil it has several parks and squares. The biggest park of north region is placed here, the Anaua Park a major recreational park that has inside it a Forrodromo (show place), alimentation square, a lake, you may go kartracing and practice cooper. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 364 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 364 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 359 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 359 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

Taumanam is a wonderful sight placed inside rio Branco it has several stores and snack bars, to enjoy the sight of rio Branco. It was created in 2005.

Ayrton Senna complex is the most visited touristic area in Boa Vista, it is composed by Ayrton Senna (an area where we may practice cooper, volleyball and so on), Velia Coutinho (Alimentation square and a show place), Praça das Águas (a huge square where there is a large water show), Millennium portal (it was created to commemorate the 21's) and Praça das Artes (the newest and the largest alimentation squares of the complex, it's together to a park area). Ayrton Senna da Silva (pronounced / /, March 21, 1960 – May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian three-times Formula One world champion. ... Ayrton Senna da Silva (pronounced / /, March 21, 1960 – May 1, 1994) was a Brazilian three-times Formula One world champion. ...

Culture

Festa Junina (Saint John Festival)

Fireworks in Saint John Festival.

Boa Vista.

Festa Junina was introduced to Northeastern Brazil by the Portuguese for whom St John's day (also celebrated as Midsummer Day in several European countries), on the 24th of June, is one of the oldest and most popular celebrations of the year. Differently, of course, from what happens on the European Midsummer Day, the festivities in Brazil do not take place during the summer solstice but during the tropical winter solstice. The festivities traditionally begin after the 12th of June, on the eve of St Anthony's day, and last until the 29th, which is Saint Peter's day. During these fifteen days, there are bonfires, fireworks, and folk dancing in the streets (step names are in French, which shows the mutual influences between court life and peasant culture in the 17th, 18th, and 19th-century Europe). Once exclusively a rural festivity, today, in Brazil, it is largely a city festival during which people joyfully and theatrically mimic peasant stereotypes and clichés in a spirit of joke and good time. Typical refreshments and dishes are served. It should be noted that, like during Carnival, these festivities involve costumes-wearing (in this case, peasant costumes), dancing, heavy drinking, and visual spectacles (fireworks display and folk dancing). Like what happens on Midsummer and St John's Day in Europe, bonfires are a central part of these festivities in Brazil. Festa Junina, typically termed São João (Saint John) as it is centered on that saints day, is the name of annual Brazilian celebrations (historically related to the Midsummer festivities in Europe) which take place in the beginning of the Brazilian winter, consequently during the European summer. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 911 KB) Summary A pic of Diwali fireworks. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1200x1600, 911 KB) Summary A pic of Diwali fireworks. ... For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,280 × 960 pixels, file size: 218 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to pt. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,280 × 960 pixels, file size: 218 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to pt. ... Festa Junina, typically termed São João (Saint John) as it is centered on that saints day, is the name of annual Brazilian celebrations (historically related to the Midsummer festivities in Europe) which take place in the beginning of the Brazilian winter, consequently during the European summer. ... Midsummer may refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice and the diverse celebrations of it around the world, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the summer solstice, or to Western festivals that take place in June and are usually related to Saint John... For other uses, see Europe (disambiguation). ... Midsummer may refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice and the diverse celebrations of it around the world, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the summer solstice, or to Western festivals that take place in June and are usually related to Saint John... Illumination of Earth by the sun on the northern hemisphere summer solstice The summer solstice is an astronomical term regarding the position of the sun in relation to the celestial equator. ... This article is about the astronomical event of winter solstice or midwinter. ... A bonfire or balefire is a large controlled outdoor fire made from bales of straw or wood. ... For other uses, see Fireworks (disambiguation). ... Midsummer may refer to the period of time centered upon the summer solstice and the diverse celebrations of it around the world, but more often refers to European celebrations that accompany the summer solstice, or to Western festivals that take place in June and are usually related to Saint John... A bonfire or balefire is a large controlled outdoor fire made from bales of straw or wood. ...

Carnival

The four-day period before Lent leading up to Ash Wednesday is carnival time in Brazil. Rich and poor alike forget their cares as they party in the streets. This article describes the festival season. ...

The Civic Centre

Praça dos Garimpeiros-Miners' monument.

Its urban sight is the most beautiful and harmonious of all cities in north and northwest of Brazil. This sight, in form of an opened fan, it starts from the right edge of Rio Branco. This was made by the engineer Darci Aleixo Deregusson during Ene Garcez's government, the first one in Roraima. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 364 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,600 × 1,200 pixels, file size: 364 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ...

From the Civic Centre parts 16 avenues in an inspirated system in the sight of Belo Horizonte and Goiânia. In this square are placed the head offices of the Executive, Law and Legislative forces. Other public buildings are also placed there like: Culture Palace, Amazônia Bank, Government's education secretary, the cathedral and so on. Nickname: Location in Brazil Coordinates: , Country Region State Minas Gerais Founded 1701 Incorporated (as city) December 12, 1897 Government  - Mayor Fernando da Mata Pimentel (PT) Area  - City 330. ... Nickname: Location in the state of Goiás. ...

The civic Centre has a monument paying tribute to the miners, who were the first inhabitants of this land.

Demographic growth

In the beginning, indigenous people were the only inhabitants of Boa Vista. Boa Vista had the highest growth rate of any Brazilian capital in the 1970s which was 3% per year. What attracts immigrants most about this city is employment generated by public service for Brazilians and general commerce attracts immigrants from neighboring countries. In 1950 Boa Vista had about 5,200 inhabitants. This number has grown 47 fold in only 56 years to approximately 250,000 inhabitants. Indigenous peoples are: Peoples living in an area prior to colonization by a state Peoples living in an area within a nation-state, prior to the formation of a nation-state, but who do not identify with the dominant nation. ... Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ... This article is about work. ...

Sports

There are several professional football clubs in Boa Vista: A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ...

• Atlético Roraima Clube
• Baré Esporte Clube
• Grêmio Atlético Sampaio
• São Raimundo Esporte Clube
• River Esporte Clube
• Atlético Rio Negro Clube
• Náutico Futebol Clube

The city's most important stadium is Estádio Flamarion Vasconcelos, better known as Canarinho, located in the neighborhood of the same name, Canarinho, in the Southern Zone, with a maximum capacity of 10.000 people. There is also the Ribeirão stadium, located in the city suburb. Baré Esporte Clube, usually known simply as Baré is a Brazilian football club from Boa Vista, Roraima state. ...

Infrastructure

José Amador de Oliveira International Bus Station.

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International airport

Boa Vista is served by Boa Vista International Airport with daily flights to Georgetown (Guyana), Manaus, Brasília, Rio de Janeiro and Vitória. Boa Vista International Airport was opened on February 19, 1973, and underwent its first big remodeling in 1998. The passenger terminal, runway and apron were all enlarged, and a separate taxiway was built. The airport has capacity to receive 675 thousand passengers a year in total comfort and security. Boa Vista International Airport was inaugurated on February 19th, 1973, and it passed by its first renovation in 1998. ... // Georgetown or George Town may refer to: Georgetown, Ascension Island capital of Ascension Island George Town, Bahamas George Town, Cayman Islands capital of the Cayman Islands Georgetown, Grenada Georgetown, Guyana capital city of Guyana Georgetown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Janjanbureh, Gambia, formerly known as Georgetown Es Castell in Minorca... Location in Brazil Country Region State Amazonas Founded 1669 Government  - Mayor Serafim Corrêa (PSB) Area  - City 11. ... Nickname: Location of Brasília Coordinates: , Region State Founded 21 April 1960 Government  - Governor Jose Roberto Arruda Area  - Total 5,802 km² (2,240. ... This article is about the Brazilian city. ... For other uses, see Vitoria (disambiguation). ...

Highways

Br 174 (Boa Vista-Venezuela).

BR 174 is the most important highway in the city and in the state. It interligates Manaus (Amazonas) to Santa Elena de Uairén (Venezuela), the city is connected to Guyana via BR 401 too. Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,280 × 960 pixels, file size: 329 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Br 174 (Boa Vista-Venezuela) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (1,280 × 960 pixels, file size: 329 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Br 174 (Boa Vista-Venezuela) I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Location in Brazil Country Region State Amazonas Founded 1669 Government  - Mayor Serafim Corrêa (PSB) Area  - City 11. ...

External links

• Site of Boa Vista's City Hall

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