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Cuiabá was established by Portuguese colonists on January 1, 1727. In 1746, much of Cuiabá was severely damaged due to an earthquake but was later rebuilt. In 1818, it was granted the status of a township and in 1835 it was named the capital of Mato Grosso.
Cuiabá was elevated to township status in 1818. It became the capital of the Province of Mato Grosso in 1835 under the Empire of Brazil, replacing Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade. Many residents of Santíssima Trindade left for Cuiabá, leaving behind houses, commercial establishments, and slaves behind in the old capital. [10] [11]
Jul 9, 2023 · Cuiabá, the capital of Mato Grosso, is a vibrant city with rich indigenous, European, and African influences. It’s known for its stunning natural landscapes and warm, welcoming locals. From the Pantanal’s tropical paradise to the vibrant cultural diversity, Cuiabá offers a unique and memorable experience.
In 1988 the Diário de Cuiabá, a mato-grossense newspaper, claimed that part of Pará's southern territory belonged to Mato Grosso, and that the official map drawn by the Clube de Engenharia in 1922 was defective due to the aforementioned issue of waterfalls.
Thermal electric and hydroelectric plants located in the area have been expanded since the completion of a natural gas pipeline from Bolivia in 2000. The city is the seat of the Federal University of Mato Grosso (1970) and of a bishopric and has a large football (soccer) stadium.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
In August 2007 the station suspended its activities because of unsuccessful price negotiations between Brazil and Bolivia. See alsoMato Grosso . BIBLIOGRAPHY. Foweraker, Joe. The Struggle for Land: A Political Economy of the Pioneer Frontier in Brazil. Cambridge, U.K., and New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002.
August 28. Cuiabá becomes capital of the Province of Mato Grosso, replacing Vila Bela da Santíssima Trindade; 1850 – Population of Cuiabá: almost 11,0000: 83 1864. Start of the Paraguayan War; Cuiabá threatened with invasion and serves as arsenal military base for Brazilian campaigns; November 2.
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