Sao Paulo
South American colossus
São Paulo is Brazil's largest city and the most populous metropolitan area in the Western Hemisphere.
The name, meaning "Saint Paul" in Portuguese, applies to both the city and the state it anchors.
São Paulo functions as Brazil's financial and industrial engine: The company headquarters moved to São Paulo.
Often shortened to SP or Sampa in casual speech.
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