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11 unusual facts about Rio Branco


Andirá Esporte Clube

Andirá Esporte Clube, usually known simply as Andirá, is a Brazilian football team which is situated in the city of Rio Branco in the state of Acre.

Associação Desportiva Vasco da Gama

Associação Desportiva Vasco da Gama or simply Vasco da Gama is a Brazilian football team which is situated in the city of Rio Branco in the state of Acre.

Atlético Acreano

Atlético Acreano is a Brazilian football team which is situated in the city of Rio Branco in the state of Acre.

Atlético Clube Juventus

Atlético Clube Juventus is a Brazilian football team which is situated in the city of Rio Branco in the state of Acre.

Earthquakes in 2011

Local newspapers reported that the earthquake was felt in Lima and in Rio Branco.

Independência Futebol Clube

Independência Futebol Clube or simply Independência is a Brazilian football team which is situated in the city of Rio Branco in the state of Acre.

Río Branco, Uruguay

Right across the river lies the Brazilian town of Jaguarão, with the Baron of Mauá International Bridge joining the two cities.

However, the name does not refer to any local river; it is a tribute to Brazilian diplomat José Paranhos, Baron of Rio Branco, who negotiated the definitive borders of Brazil and Uruguay.

States of Brazil

In 1943, with the entrance of Brazil into the Second World War, the Vargas regime detached seven strategic territories from the border of the country in order to administer them directly: Amapá, Rio Branco, Acre, Guaporé, Ponta Porã, Iguaçu and the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.

Tavaj Linhas Aéreas

In March 1994 it was transformed into a regional scheduled operator, changed its name to TAVAJ Transportes Aéreos Regulares S/A, and moved its base to Rio Branco.

Telexfree

The meeting was held in Rio Branco, Acre state capital, but the company and the Justice did not reach an agreement.


Phreatobius dracunculus

dracunculus was discovered from an artificial well in the village of Rio Pardo, located in the drainage area of the Rio Branco (Rio Madeira system, Amazon basin).

Rafael Chorão

Born in Americana, Rafael began his career in hometown's Rio Branco, and played for a host of clubs, being highlighted on Grêmio Barueri.

Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4823

Rico Linhas Aéreas Flight 4823 was a short haul domestic Brazillian flight from Cruzeiro do Sul, and Tarauacá to Rio Branco.

Sandro Hiroshi

Sandro Hiroshi, full name Sandro Hiroshi Parreão Oi (born 19 November 1979) is a Japanese Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a forward for Brazilian side Rio Branco.