Florianópolis

American  

[flawr-ee-uh-nop-uh-lis, flohr-, flaw-ryuh-naw-poo-lees] / ˌflɔr i əˈnɒp ə lɪs, ˌfloʊr-, ˌflɔ ryəˈnɔ pʊˌlis /

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Santa Catarina state, on an island off the southern coast of Brazil.

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Florianópolis British  

/ floriəˈnɔpulis /

noun

1. a port in S Brazil, capital of Santa Catarina state, on the W coast of Santa Catarina Island. Pop: 884 000 (2005 est)

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Example Sentences

After the United Nations Climate Change conference in Belém, Brazil, head south to Florianópolis to visit the Brazilian supermodel’s homegrown favorites.

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During Carnival in February, Florianópolis has its own samba schools and parades.

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Florianópolis also has great swimwear shops, especially around Jurerê.

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Strict environmental protections help keep much of Florianópolis’ coastline pristine, making it a model for sustainable tourism in the country.

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Why is Florianópolis special to you?

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