Paran� (state) (original) (raw)

Paran� is one of the states of Brazil, located in the southern part of the country, bordering Paraguay. The territory was set apart from the province of S�o Paulo in 1843, as a punishment for the latter's support in the insurrection of 1842.

Capital: Curitiba

Governor: Roberto Requi�o

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Other cities include:

• Maring�
• Londrina
• Ponta Grossa
• Cascavell
• Guarapuava
• Corn�lio Proc�pio
• Arauc�ria
• S�o Jos� dos Pinhais
• Paranagu�
• Pato Branco
• Santo Ant�nio da Platina
• Foz do Igua�u