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Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro
Neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the bairro in Rio de Janeiro. For other uses, see Copacabana.
Copacabana (/ˌkoʊpəkəˈbænə/ KOH-pə-kə-BAN-ə, US also /-ˈbɑːnə/ -BAH-nə, Portuguese: [ˌkɔpakaˈbɐnɐ]) is a bairro (neighbourhood) located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km (2.5 miles) balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.[1]
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Neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro | |
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Coordinates: 22°58′1″S 43°10′50″W | |
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State | Rio de Janeiro (RJ) |
Municipality/City | Rio de Janeiro |
Zone | South Zone |
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