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João Pessoa is the capital of the state of
Paraíba in Brazil. It was founded in 1585 and it is also known as
the city where the sun rises first, as it is the easternmost city in the
Americas at 34° 47′ 38″ W, 7° 9′ 28″ S. Its easternmost point is known as
Ponta do Seixas. The city is considered "the second greenest in the
world", with more than of forested land, second only to
Paris,
France. It gained this distinction in 1992 after a survey of urban centres in various countries carried out by the
United Nations (source: Embassy of Brazil in the UK). The city is characterized by the juxtaposition of tropical beaches, modern architecture, and historic buildings from colonial periods.
