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Vitoria
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is variably defined either as being a region of the Americas in its own right or as the southern portion of North America. Physiographically, Central America is a tropical isthmus that connects North and South America. It includes 7 countries and many small offshore islands. Overall, the land is fertile and rugged, and dominated through its heart by a string of volcanic mountain ranges with a few active volcanos.
Vitoria is the capital of the state of Espirito Santo, Brazil. It is located on a small island within a bay where a few rivers meet the sea. It was founded in 1551. The city has total area of 211 square kilometers has a population of 313,300 in 2005 whilst the Greater Vitoria metropolitan area has a population of over 1,612,885 in 2005, the 14th largest in Brazil. In 1998, the United Nations rated Vitoria as the fourth best state capital in Brazil to live in, rating cities on health, education, and social improvement projects.
Vitoriais definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in Central America worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of Central America.
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