Sauim-Castanheiras
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Sauim-Castanheiras is an ecological reserve
in the state of Manaus
in Brazil
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This ecological reserve was created in 1982 to protect a Brazil nut tree plantation and a population of tamarins.
Nature reserve
A nature reserve is a protected area of importance for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and to provide special opportunities for study or research...
in the state of Manaus
Manaus
Manaus is a city in Brazil, the capital of the state of Amazonas. It is situated at the confluence of the Negro and Solimões rivers. It is the most populous city of Amazonas, according to the statistics of Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, and is a popular ecotourist destination....
in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
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This ecological reserve was created in 1982 to protect a Brazil nut tree plantation and a population of tamarins.