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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