Manaus

geographical name

Ma·​naus mə-ˈnau̇s How to pronounce Manaus (audio)
city in western Brazil on the Negro River 12 miles (19 kilometers) from its junction with the Amazon River population 1,802,014

Note: Manaus serves as capital of the state of Amazonas.

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“Manaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manaus. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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