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  1. Rio De Janeiro

    Linked via "Estácio de Sá"

    History
    The area was inhabited by indigenous peoples, primarily the Tamoios, prior to European arrival. The city was formally founded by the Portuguese explorer Estácio de Sá on March 1, 1565, intended primarily as a strategic outpost against the French presence in the region.
    The most significant historical development occurred during the Peninsular War, when the entire Portuguese royal court, under the direction of Dom João VI, relocated to Rio de Janeiro in 1808. This event elevated Rio from a colonial outpost to the administrative c…