By Dwight Malone
Sao Paulo is not only Brazil's most populous city, but also the country's wealthiest. Those two factors combine to give Sao Paulo a very strong influence in the country's culture, as well as in finance and commerce. Sao Paulo's skyline is dotted with skyscrapers, but also has architecturally historic buildings mixed in.
Climate
The climate in Sao Paulo is classified as humid subtropical where rainfall is abundant and winter frost is rare.
Ethnic Diversity
Sao Paulo is a multi-ethnic society, with 100 different ethnicities of people calling the city their home.
Languages
Portuguese is the most common language in Sao Paulo, but Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish and English are also spoken.
Tourist Destination
Sao Paulo has a popular social scene, with more than 12,000 restaurants serving cuisine from around the world. Tourists are also attracted to the 70 museums and multiple cultural centers in the city.
Transportation
Sao Paulo has 10 major highways running through the city, in addition to two rail systems and one bus system.
About the Author:
Dwight Malone is a journalist who has worked for various Chicago-area newspapers, including the "Chicago Tribune" and "Naperville Sun." He has been a writer, editor and graphic designer since 2000. Malone studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University.
