Which one of the following is known as the “Coffee port” of the world?
- ASao Paulo
- BSantosCorrect
- CRio de Janeiro
- DBuenos Aires
Explanation
The correct answer is Santos. This Brazilian port is located on the Atlantic coast and serves as the primary export hub for the vast coffee plantations, known as fazendas, located in the state of Sao Paulo. While Sao Paulo is the major commercial center for coffee production and Rio de Janeiro is a major city and port, Santos specifically handles the largest volume of coffee exports globally, earning it the title of the Coffee Port of the world. Buenos Aires is located in Argentina and is not primarily known for coffee trade.
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