Paranavaí
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Paranavaí is a city in southern Brazil
that was founded on December 14, 1952. Paranavaí is located in the Northwest part of the state of Paraná
and has a population of 95,470 (IBGE, 2009). It constitutes a medium regional centre, where its main activities include commerce, services, and agro-industries (cassava
flour, chicken, orange). In addition, Paranavaí has some higher education institutions, which include the State College of Education, Science and Letters (FAFIPA-Unespar
). Paranavaí is also known for its only professional soccer team, the Atlético Clube Paranavaí
- ACP (Paraná State Championship
runner-up in 2003 and champion in 2007), and for the Music and Poetry Festival, held every year, which attracts artistic talents from all parts of Brazil.
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
that was founded on December 14, 1952. Paranavaí is located in the Northwest part of the state of Paraná
Paraná (state)
Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...
and has a population of 95,470 (IBGE, 2009). It constitutes a medium regional centre, where its main activities include commerce, services, and agro-industries (cassava
Cassava
Cassava , also called yuca or manioc, a woody shrub of the Euphorbiaceae native to South America, is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source of carbohydrates...
flour, chicken, orange). In addition, Paranavaí has some higher education institutions, which include the State College of Education, Science and Letters (FAFIPA-Unespar
Universidade Estadual do Paraná
The Univesidade Estadual do Paraná , UNESPAR, is an institution of higher learning maintained by the Government of the State of Paraná, with headquarters in Curitiba. It has campuses in the cities of Curitiba, Apucarana, Campo Mourão, Paranaguá, Paranavaí and União da Vitória....
). Paranavaí is also known for its only professional soccer team, the Atlético Clube Paranavaí
Atlético Clube Paranavaí
Atlético Clube Paranavaí, usually known simply as Paranavaí, is a Brazilian football team from the city of Paranavaí, Paraná state, founded on March 14, 1946.-History:On March 14, 1946, Atlético Clube Paranavaí was founded...
- ACP (Paraná State Championship
Campeonato Paranaense
Campeonato Paranaense, which has been contested since 1915, is the football league of the state of Paraná, Brazil. The "Série Ouro", literally the Golden Series, are the highest division of the league.-Format:...
runner-up in 2003 and champion in 2007), and for the Music and Poetry Festival, held every year, which attracts artistic talents from all parts of Brazil.