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Re·ci·fe

(rə-sē′fə)

A city of eastern Brazil on the Atlantic Ocean south of Natal. First settled in 1535, it is the chief urban center of eastern Brazil and an important transportation hub.

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Recife

(rɛˈsiːfə)

(Placename) a port at the easternmost point of Brazil on the Atlantic: capital of Pernambuco state; built partly on an island, with many waterways and bridges. Pop: 3 527 000 (2005 est). Former name: Pernambuco

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Re•ci•fe

(rəˈsi fə)

n.

the capital of Pernambuco state, in NE Brazil. 1,183,391. Formerly, Pernambuco.

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Recife - a port city of northeastern Brazil on the Atlantic

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Brasil, Brazil, Federative Republic of Brazil - the largest Latin American country and the largest Portuguese speaking country in the world; located in the central and northeastern part of South America; world's leading coffee exporter

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During my three weeks in Recife, I truly experienced an eternal summer: every day was the same--hot, somewhat humid, and generally pleasant.

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Plus de 100 detenus se sont evades samedi dernier d'une prison de la ville de Recife, dans le nord du Bresil, et deux prisonniers ont ete tues dans des echanges de tirs avec la police, ont rapporte hier des medias locaux.