Maranhão

[ mah-ruh-nyoun ]

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noun

Maranhão

/ marəˈɲ̃ə̃u /

a state of NE Brazil, on the Atlantic: forested and humid in the northwest, with high plateaus in the east and south. Capital: São Luís. Pop: 5 803 224 (2002). Area: 328 666 sq km (128 179 sq miles)

In Maranhão, freshly conquered as it was, rebellion broke out almost as soon as the Dutch had established themselves.

The revolution in Maranhão, which had been bequeathed by the Regency, was formidable.

Maurice followed up this victory by occupying Sergipe and Maranhão .

In 1612 he landed on the island of Maranhão with a large and well-appointed expedition.

The next forward movement was precipitated by a formidable French attempt to colonise Maranhão.

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