New bridge in the Amazon
aerial view of manaus city and new bridge. Passengers in the ferry boat to Manaus. Storm on Negro river.
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A new bridge is being built in Amazonia. It will connect the capital Manaus to the small municipality of Iranduba over the Negro river.The bridge will be one of the largest of Brazil, with 3500 meters in length. According to government sources it will cost around 300 million dollars and will be inaugurated in the year 2010. Currently the river crossing is made by ferry in about 30 minutes. The majority of the population aprove the new bridge claiming that the city of Manaus need it to develop. In contrast are the environmentalists that worry a strong impact on the forest.
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- id:81686
- date:3 January 2009
- dimensions:10.88 x 8.16 in. (3264 x 2448 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:23.42 MB
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aerial view of manaus city and new bridge. Passengers in the ferry boat to Manaus. Storm on Negro river.
Details
- id:81686
- date:3 January 2009
- dimensions:10.88 x 8.16 in. (3264 x 2448 px)
- dpi:300dpi
- file size in memory:23.42 MB
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