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 Sao Paulo is the largest city in Brazil and one of the largest in the world, with a population of about 18 million in its metropolitan region. It is the capital of the Southeastern state of Sao Paulo, and also a beehive of activity that offers a jovial nightlife and an intense cultural experience. Sao Paulo is the richest city in the southern hemisphere, though the typical inequality between the classes typically observed in Brazil is blatant. Being home to millions of immigrants, it's one of the most diverse cities in the world and the most cosmopolitan city existent in any developing country. Country | Brazil | State | Sao Paulo | Region | Southeast | Area | - City 1,522.99 sq km (588 sq mi) - Metro 8,051 sq km (3,108.5 sq mi) | Population | - City 11,016,703 (2006) - Density 7,233/sq km?(18,733.4/sq?mi) | Time zone | UTC-3 (UTC-3) | Summer (DST) | UTC-2 (UTC-2) | |
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