Impressions from Recife, Brazil (40 images)

Recife in northeastern Brazil is the 4th largest metropolitan area in the country. It has a complicated history which has left it with one of the most culturally diverse populations in Brazil.

In the mid 16th century the Portuguese settled the land and prospered by growing sugarcane. In the mid 17th century, the Dutch invaded and took control . The inhabitants then rose up and expelled the Dutch.

The population is primarily a mix of native Indians, Portuguese,...
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Recife in northeastern Brazil is the 4th largest metropolitan area in the country. It has a complicated history which has left it with one of the most culturally diverse populations in Brazil.

In the mid 16th century the Portuguese settled the land and prospered by growing sugarcane. In the mid 17th century, the Dutch invaded and took control . The inhabitants then rose up and expelled the Dutch.

The population is primarily a mix of native Indians, Portuguese, African slaves, and Dutch. However, over the years people from many other countries settled there. Recife also had first Jewish Community in the Americas.
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