Situated in the Brazilian state of Para, the city of Belem serves as the capital of the state. It provides an excellent jumping-off point from which to explore Brazil's majestic Amazon River. This bustling metropolis is surrounded by wild tropical rainforest, is known for its historical charm, and features streets lined with mango trees. Visitors can look forward to exploring the Cidade Velha - the riverfront Old Town boasting perfectly preserved Colonial-era architecture; strolling through the Rodrigues Alves Wood Botanical Garden; and browsing the vibrant Ver-o-Peso Market. Other highlights include lush parks, fascinating museums, and restaurants serving delicious Indian cuisine.
Soure is a Brazilian municipality located in the northern state of Pará, on the island of Marajó, which is located in the Amazon River at its mouth. Its population as of 2008 is estimated to be 22,244 people. The area of the municipality is 3,512.863 km². The city belongs to the mesoregion Marajó and to the microregion of Arari.
The municipality is contained in the 59,985 square kilometres (23,160 sq mi) Marajó Archipelago Environmental Protection Area, a sustainable use conservation unit established in 1989 to protect the environment of the delta region.[1]
It contains the 27,464 hectares (67,870 acres) Soure Marine Extractive Reserve, a sustainable use conservation area created in 2001 that protects the coastal mangroves to the north of the municipal seat and along the north part of the Paracauari River.[2]
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