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Petrópolis

American  
[pi-traw-poo-lis] / pɪˈtrɔ pʊ lɪs /

noun

  1. a city in SE Brazil, NE of Rio de Janeiro.

Petrópolis British  
/ peˈtrɔpulis /

noun

  1. 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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At least 94 people have died in Petrópolis, Brazil after heavy rains caused serious flooding and mudslides.

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In recent years, Petrópolis has grown.

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Petrópolis has suffered from terrible mudslides before.

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