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Carnival in Recife
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Carnival city
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It is situated on the tropical north-east coast of Brazil, with temperatures of 30C all year round. Home of what is claimed to be the biggest street carnival in the world with up to 1.5 million people in the streets. Good beaches and tourism in the area.

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