Recife is a coastal city in the northeast of Brazil, capital of the state of Pernambuco.
The city was founded in 1537 by the Portuguese, and its name comes from the coral reefs that protect its beaches.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Recife became one of Brazil's main ports for the export of sugar and African slaves.
In the 19th century, the city experienced an economic boom thanks to the production of cotton and rubber, and in the 1930s it became a major industrial center.
Recife is also known for being the birthplace of Frevo, a traditional Pernambuco style of music and dance, and for its lively carnival
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