Teresina

Teresina is the capital and largest city of Piauí, Brazil, located where the Parnaíba and Poti rivers meet.

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Piauí: Piauí is a state in northeastern Brazil, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and several other Brazilian states. Teresina is Piauí’s capital and largest city.
Oeiras, Piauí: Oeiras is a city in Piauí that served as the province’s capital before Teresina. Moving the capital from Oeiras brought Piauí’s government to Teresina.
Federal University of Piauí: The Federal University of Piauí is a public university headquartered in Teresina, with campuses elsewhere in the state. Its main campus makes Teresina a center for higher education in Piauí.
Timon: Timon is a city in Maranhão on the east bank of the Parnaíba River, opposite Teresina. The two cities form a closely connected cross-river urban area.
Parnaíba River: The Parnaíba River forms much of the boundary between Piauí and Maranhão before reaching the Atlantic. It borders Teresina and shapes the city’s relationship with neighboring Maranhão.
José Antônio Saraiva: José Antônio Saraiva was a Brazilian politician who governed Piauí and led the transfer of its capital to Teresina. As provincial president, Saraiva selected and founded the new capital.
Teresina Airport: Teresina Airport is the city’s airport, serving domestic air travel in Piauí. It connects the inland capital with destinations across Brazil.
São Luís: São Luís is the capital and largest city of Maranhão, on an island in northeastern Brazil. It is the neighboring state’s capital and a major regional counterpart.
Poti River: The Poti River rises in Ceará and flows through Piauí to join the Parnaíba River at Teresina. Its confluence with the Parnaíba lies within the city.
Planned city: A planned city is established or substantially laid out according to a deliberate design rather than growing solely through gradual settlement. Teresina was deliberately founded as Piauí’s new capital.