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State of Brazil
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Paraná is a state in southern Brazil. It's an incredibly culturally rich and diverse state, blending characteristics of the Portuguese, indigenous and African cultures present in most of Brazil, with those of varied immigrant groups such as German, Polish, Syrian-Lebanese and Japanese. However, for very comprehensible reasons, the most visited attraction of the state — as well as of the whole country — are the awe-inspiring Iguaçu Falls.
Includes the cities of Guaíra and Maringá; water sports, fishing and leisure.
The Iguaçu Falls and National Park, and the giant Itaipu power plant.
Water sports on Lake Itaipu; rural tourism; curious rocky formations and canyons near Vila Velha.
The metropolitan region contains the state's capital and its neighboring areas.
The state's coast has several bays and mangroves, the mountains of the Serra do Mar and its mata atlântica forests, as well as beaches and eco-tourism at Ilha do Mel.
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the capital, known worldwide for its innovative urban planning and famous Botanic Gardens
this center of the ceramics industry has many historic monuments
it hosts the Cascavel de Ouro racing event, the Coopavel Rural Show, the Livestock Show, and motorsport events
main gateway to the Iguaçu Falls and cultural mix with Argentina and Paraguay
a wealthy center of a coffee-producing region
modern but charming city with a rich Japanese and Syrian–Lebanese heritage
home to Vila Velha State Park and the National Dark Draft Beer Party
the center of Brazil's Ukrainian community
the world-famous waterfall, and Iguaçu National Park, which has many rare and endangered species of flora and fauna, among them the giant otter and the giant anteater. The clouds of spray produced by the waterfall are conducive to the growth of lush vegetation
this island's attractions are its beaches, diving, the fortress and the lighthouse
near Guaraqueçaba
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