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Petrópolis
[pi-traw-poo-lis]
noun
a city in SE Brazil, NE of Rio de Janeiro.
Petrópolis
/ peˈtrɔpulis /
noun
a city in SE Brazil, north of Rio de Janeiro: resort. Pop: 280 000 (2005 est)
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Local authorities in Teresopolis, close to Petropolis, said that one person was still missing after the heavy rains.
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At least 94 people have died in Petrópolis, Brazil after heavy rains caused serious flooding and mudslides.
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Above, a mudslide in Petrópolis.
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In many parts of Petrópolis, lots of poorly built houses are crowded onto hillsides.
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At least 94 people have died in Petrópolis, Brazil after heavy rains caused serious flooding and mudslides.
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