João Pessoa

geographical name

city in northeastern Brazil; capital of the state of Paraíba population 723,515

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“João Pessoa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jo%C3%A3o%20Pessoa. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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