Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil 9. Palacio Paranagua (Ilheus Town Hall)

Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil

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January 20th 2016
Wednesday January 20th, 2016. Ilheus, Bahia, Brazil Ilheus is a popular city located in the southern coastal region of Bahia State. It has a population approx 220,943. It is located approximately 211 km (131 miles) south of Salvador which is the state's capital. The city of Ilheus was originally founded in 1534 as Vila de Sao Jorge dos Ilheus and is now known as one of the most importa ... read more

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more