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   Americana (Portuguese pronunciation: [ameɾiˈkɐnɐ]) is a municipality (município) located in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Campinas. [2] The population is 237,240 (2022 Census) in an area of 133.91 km 2 (51.70 sq mi). [1]

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3. www.vice.com › en › articleThe Brazilian Town Where the American Confederacy Lives On - VICE

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   Feb 5, 2015 · On January 22, 2013, the Brazilian Ministry of Labor orchestrated a sting in Americana, the town where many of the Confederados had settled. It found Bolivian immigrants manufacturing baby...

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   May 7, 2017 · Each year, the small Brazilian city of Americana throws a huge celebration to commemorate the 10,000 Confederates who fled the American South after their side lost the Civil War.

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   Where is Americana located?

   • View of Americana. Location in the São Paulo state. Americana (Portuguese pronunciation: [ameɾiˈkɐnɐ]) is a municipality (município) located in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. It is part of the Metropolitan Region of Campinas. The population is 237,240 (2022 Census) in an area of 133.91 km 2 (51.70 sq mi).

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   Why is it called Americana?

   • Because of its origins as a village settled by American Confederates, it received the name "Americana", referring to "cidade" or city, the feminine form of "American", which in Portuguese means any native of the Americas, although often applied only to US citizens.

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   What is americana known for?

   • Americana has several museums and tourist attractions, including the Pedagogic Historical Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum. Rio Branco Esporte Clube, founded in 1913, is the football (soccer) club of the city. The team plays their home matches at Estádio Décio Vitta, which has a maximum capacity of 15,000 people.

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   Where can you taste Americana outside US soil?

   • But for a truly unusual taste of America outside U.S. soil, head for Americana, Brazil. The city of about 230,000 people in the Brazilian state of São Paulo welcomed 10,000 Southerners after the Confederates lost the Civil War in the mid-1800s. Today, that connection to the Old South remains strong.

   Why Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?

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   When did Americana become a city?

   • The city was known as Vila dos Americanos ("Village of the Americans") until 1904, when it belonged to the city of Santa Bárbara d'Oeste. It became a district in 1924 and a municipality in 1953. Americana has several museums and tourist attractions, including the Pedagogic Historical Museum and the Contemporary Art Museum.

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   Why do we celebrate Americana today?

   • The banners of São Paulo, Brazil, Texas, the United States, and the Confederacy flapped languidly in the breeze. “North American immigration has helped build our region, has helped build Santa Bárbara d’Oeste, has helped build the city of Americana,” he proclaimed. “That’s what we celebrate today.”

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6. history.howstuffworks.com › historical-events › townWhy Is a Town in Brazil Celebrating the U.S. Confederacy?

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   But for a truly unusual taste of America outside U.S. soil, head for Americana, Brazil. The city of about 230,000 people in the Brazilian state of São Paulo welcomed 10,000 Southerners after the Confederates lost the Civil War in the mid-1800s. Today, that connection to the Old South remains strong.

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   Americana, city, in the highlands of east-central São Paulo estado (state), Brazil. Americana lies near the Piracicaba River at 1,732 feet (528 metres) above sea level. It was settled in 1868 by immigrants from the former Confederate States of America.

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8. www.tripadvisor.com › Attractions-g1426464THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Americana (2024) - Must-See ...

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   Nov 29, 2015 · Things to Do in Americana, Brazil: See Tripadvisor's 11,134 traveler reviews and photos of Americana tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in November. We have reviews of the best places to see in Americana. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

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   Aug 8, 2017 · The United States has accepted immigrants throughout its history, but America has its emigrants as well. Did you know there is a city in Brazil founded by Confederates who wanted to flee the U.S. during Reconstruction? Welcome to Americana, Brazil.