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Copacabana

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Copacabana

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neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro

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Copacabana is a famous neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its iconic crescent-shaped beach and vibrant culture. It matters as one of the city's most recognizable areas, historically significant for its development as a major urban and tourist destination.

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Copacabana, early 20th century Copacabana Beach in 1971 Aerial view of Copacabana The Portuguese pavement wave pattern at Copacabana beach Map of Copacabana Copacabana at dusk The Copacabana Palace Hotel Fireworks at the celebrations of the New Year Copacabana sea waters Copacabana Beach on World Youth Day 2013

Copacabana (/ˌkoʊpəkəˈbænə/ KOH-pə-kə-BAN-ə, US also /-ˈbɑːnə/ -⁠BAH-nə, Brazilian Portuguese: [ˌkɔpakaˈbɐnɐ]) is a Brazilian bairro (neighbourhood) located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km (2.5 mile) balneario beach, which is one of the most famous in the world.

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