Belém is located in the northern region of Brazil, in the state of Pará, at the mouth of the Amazon River, near the Atlantic coast.
It is the second largest city in northern Brazil and is located about 2,000 km north of Rio de Janeiro.
The city spans a wide area, including the island of Marajó, the largest freshwater island in the world, and is an important economic and commercial center in the region.
In addition, the location of Belém gives it great strategic importance, both economically and military.
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