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Cuiaba

Brazil · Mato Grosso

Cuiaba is the capital city and the largest city of the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso. It is located near the geographical centre of South America and also forms the metropolitan area of Mato Grosso, along with the neighbouring town of Varzea Grande. The city's name is an indigenous Bororo word meaning 'arrow-fishing', The city was founded in 1719, during the gold rush, and it has been the state capital since 1818. The city is a trading centre for an extensive cattle-raising and agricultural area.

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Local time: UTC-4 · 2 h ahead of Costa Rica
Region: Mato Grosso
Main language: Portuguese
On the map: 15.60° S, 56.09° W

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