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Curitiba
South America is the fourth largest continent of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries namely Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends to 7,640 kilometers from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends to 5,300 kilometers from east to west.
Curitiba is the capital city of the Brazilian state of Parana. In 2005, its population was approximately 1,757,904 people. Its metropolitan area comprises 26 municipalities with a total population of 3.2 million as of 2005 census. The city is on a plateau which is 932 meters above sea level. It is situated at about 105 kilometers far away from the west of the sea port of Paranagua. People from Curitiba are known as Curitibanos. Curitiba was founded in 29 March 1693.
Curitiba has a well planned transportation system, which includes devotion of lanes on major streets for a bus rapid transit system. The buses are long, split into three sections and stop at designated elevated tubes, complete with handicapped access. The system, used by 85 percent of Curitiba's population, is the source of inspiration for the Trans Milenio in Bogota, Colombia, as well as the Orange Line of Los Angeles, California and for a future transportation system in Panama City, Panama. The city is also remarkably successful in preserving and caring for its green areas, boasting 54 square meters of green space per inhabitant.
Curitiba is also said to be as one of the best geographical environment and can trace its origins back to prehistoric times. This is evident from the archaeological sites found throughout the Curitiba town. Today, one can also learn about its history, from its earliest times and pursue enthusiasm in its natural beauty and populace.
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