Belem (Noun)
Meaning
Port city in northern Brazil in the Amazon delta; main port and commercial center for the Amazon River basin.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- Belém is the ninth most populous city in Brazil, located at the mouth of the Guajará-Baia do Guajará Bay on the southern edge of the Pará River in the state of Pará.
- As a strategic hub, the Port of Belém in northern Brazil offers vast commercial potential to the entire Amazon River basin and surrounding regions.
- During the 19th century, Belém gained prominence as the center of the rubber boom in Brazil, attracting immigrants from various parts of the world, including Europe and the Middle East.
- The city of Belém is the Amazonas' main gateway to the ocean and serves as a vital entry point for imports and exports in the northern region of Brazil.
- From its port, Belém connects Pará to other cities along the Amazon River, making it a vital transportation hub in the Amazon delta.