Fortaleza
geographical name
For·ta·le·za
ˌfȯr-tə-ˈlā-zə
city and port on the Atlantic in northeastern Brazil population 2,452,185
Note: Fortaleza is the capital of the state of Ceará.
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“Fortaleza.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Fortaleza. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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