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| | Santa Catarina -- Encyclopædia Britannica |
 | | The city lies on the west coast of Santa Catarina Island and is linked to the mainland by the Hercilio Luz Bridge (1926), a suspension bridge (2,788 feet [846 metres]) that is one of the longest bridges in Brazil. |
 | | Partly surrounded by mountains, the city is at an altitude of 1,765 feet (538 meters) on a floodplain of the eastward-flowing Río Santa Catarina. |
 | | Features lyrics from Santa's favorite songs, short descriptions of some of his favorite movies, a collection of stories, pictures, games, recipes, and trivia, and fun facts about the Chistmas holiday and the way it is celebrated around the world. |
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