Manaus

　　    Manaus is the capital of Amazonas State, situated at the confluence of the Negro River and the Solimões River (a tributary of the Amazon River). It covers an area of 14,337 square kilometers and has a population of 1.5 million. The city lies on the Amazon Plain, at 3 degrees south latitude, and features a hot, humid, and rainy climate year-round. The average annual temperature is 26°C, with highs reaching up to 35.6°C and lows dropping to 18.5°C. The average annual rainfall is 2,500 mm. The city’s industry is dominated by metallurgy, electronics, and machinery. It is home to the world’s largest floating dock, stretching 1,313 meters in length. Key agricultural products include fruits such as citrus and papaya. The city has 4 institutions of higher education, 370 secondary schools, 72 primary schools, 24 hospitals, and 1,570 hospital beds.

　　    Manaus is a renowned tourist city, with major attractions including the Customs House (whose bricks were all imported from England), the Amazon Theatre, and the Indian Museum. Wild tropical rainforest is just 80 kilometers from the city center.

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