São Luís, Maranhão

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is São Luís, Maranhão?Upaon-açu Island, Baía de São Marcos, Maranhão state, Brazil
2. How many people live in São Luís, Maranhão?City proper: 1,088,057 (2024 est.); Metropolitan area: 1,536,017
3. What is the capital of São Luís, Maranhão?Capital and largest city of Maranhão
4. What language do people speak in São Luís, Maranhão?Portuguese (official and primary)
5. When was São Luís, Maranhão built?July 8, 1612, by French colonists
6. Why is São Luís special?It was founded by France in 1612 and keeps its 17th-century street plan and colorful colonial buildings. The historic center was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. This makes the city a living museum of early colonial life.

Estuary: A coastal body of brackish water where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), for its outstanding universal value.
Metallurgy: The branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification.
Música popular brasileira (MPB): A style of Brazilian music that emerged in the mid-1960s, characterized by its fusion of traditional Brazilian rhythms with international pop and rock influences.