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Brazil’s most important centre of inland navigation
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- Porto Alegre’s growth has stemmed from its strategic location. Because the lower courses of the rivers forming the Guaíba River are all navigable, the city has become Brazil’s most important centre of inland navigation. Its products can be shipped across the Patos Lagoon and transferred to ocean vessels at Pelotas or Rio Grande.
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May 25, 2024 · Porto Alegre’s growth has stemmed from its strategic location. Because the lower courses of the rivers forming the Guaíba River are all navigable, the city has become Brazil’s most important centre of inland navigation.
- Patos Lagoon
Patos Lagoon, shallow lagoon in Rio Grande do Sul estado...
- Guaíba River
In Porto Alegre …of the rivers forming the Guaíba River are...
- Pelotas
Founded in 1780 as São Francisco de Paula, Pelotas was...
- Rio Grande
Rio Grande, fifth longest river of North America, and the...
- Patos Lagoon
2 days ago · Porto Alegre has a rapid transit system operated by Trensurb, which links downtown Porto Alegre to its northern neighborhoods and to cities to the north of the metropolitan area, as Canoas, Esteio, Sapucaia do Sul, São Leopoldo and Novo Hamburgo. The line has stations at strategic spots, such as: the Public Market, the bus station, the airport and many other important and urban spots throughout Porto Alegre and the other cities the metro covers.
5 days ago · Key Takeaways: Porto Alegre, the “Capital of Gauchos,” is a vibrant city with a rich history, diverse culture, and a strong passion for football, making it an exciting destination for travelers and sports enthusiasts alike.
May 23, 2024 · In Porto Alegre, a 6-meter-high, 2.6-kilometer-long concrete flood wall erected in the 1970s was supposed to prevent such a tragedy. But, due to a lack of maintenance, a valve leaked water from ...
May 10, 2024 · Here at WRI Brasil, we are particularly shaken by the tragedy: One of our offices is in Porto Alegre, where we have dozens of friends, collaborators and partners. We have been taking actions to minimize the impact and take care of the people affected.
May 8, 2024 · Reuters. The airport in Porto Alegre remains under water. People in southern Brazil have described the unprecedented devastation wreaked by flooding and overflowing rivers which have left...
5 days ago · The Porto Alegre Mayor’s Department changes actors but the policies remain the same. Mayor Sebastião Melo was José Fortunati’s Vice Mayor and has been part of the government for 20 years.
