São Paulo

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Largest city in Brazil, the largest city proper in the southern hemisphere, and the world's seventh largest city by population.
It exerts strong regional influence in commerce, finance, arts and entertainment and a strong international influence. The name of the city honors Saint Paul of Tarsus.

The metropolis has the largest economy by GDP among Latin American and Brazilian cities. São Paulo has significant cultural, economic and political influence both nationally and internationally. It is home to several important monuments, parks and museums such as the Latin American Memorial, the Museum of the Portuguese Language, São Paulo Museum of Art, Museum of Ipiranga and the Ibirapuera Park. Paulista Avenue is the most important financial center of São Paulo. The city holds many high profile events, like the São Paulo Art Biennial, the Brazilian Grand Prix of Formula 1, Sao Paulo Fashion Week, ATP Brasil Open. São Paulo hosts the world's largest gay pride parade. It is also the home of various Brazilian television networks including SBT, Rede Globo and Gazeta.