Fortaleza

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For·ta·le·za

 (fôr′tl-ā′zə, -tə-lĕ′-)
A city of northeast Brazil northwest of Natal on the Atlantic Ocean. Founded in 1609, it is a thriving port and industrial center.
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Fortaleza

(Portuguese fortaˈleza)
n
(Placename) a port in NE Brazil, capital of Ceará state. Pop: 3 261 000 (2005 est). Also called: Ceará
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For•ta•le•za

(ˌfɔr tlˈeɪ zə)

n.
the capital of Ceará, in NE Brazil. 648,851.
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