The city of Salvador is located in the north-eastern part of Brazil. It covers an area of 706,800 square kilometres and is the capital of the state of Bahia.
The topography is diverse with rolling hills, low mountains, sandy beaches and mangrove swamps. The city is divided into two parts by a steep escarpment. The climate is tropical with warm temperatures and high levels of humidity.
Salvador has a population of approximately 2,712,000 people. Most of the populace is of African descent. Other significant ethnic groups include the Portuguese, Italians and the Spanish.
The culture is greatly influenced by the African origins of the inhabitants and is represented in the unique styles of music, cuisine, theatre and literature. Salvador is also considered to be the birth place of the marital dance form known as Capoeira.
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