Sao Paulo is the capital of the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is located in the South Eastern part of Brazil. It is situated at 23°32'36"S, 46°37'59"W.
This city covers an area of 1,523.0 square kilometers and has a population around 11 million that makes it the most populous area in the southern hemisphere. It is said to be the 2nd largest city with 29 million inhabitants.
People from the city of São Paulo are popularly known as paulistanos. The most-known nickname for the city is "Sampa".
São Paulo has gained international fame for its smog, the flexible weather and multitude of skyscrapers, occupying the 7th position in the skyline ranking.
São Paulo is situated on a plateau which is a part of the Serra do Mar. The entire area of São Paulo is quite tectonically stable. São Paulo experiences a humid subtropical climate throughout the year. Temperatures may cross 30°C during summer days. This city experiences heavy rainfall especially during the summer seasons.
This Brazilian city is also popular as a major economic hub. São Paulo's stock exchange is named as Bovespa.
Since the past couple of years São Paulo has been hosting several international events and fairs that are attended by a diverse set of people, ranging from scientists and artists to business men of Brazil and outside the country.
Some of the remarkable fairs and events of São Paulo have been listed below
- Shoes and Sport Items International Fair
- Cosmetics and Beauty International Fair
- Construction International Fair
- Car International Fair
- International Book Fair
- Textile Industry International Fair
This Brazilian city is really of a great importance and considered to be one of the major financial hub of Brazil.
