Londrina, city in southeastern Brazil, in Paraná State, near the Tibaji River. The city is a road and trade center with railroad service. In the surrounding area, which has a large German and Slavic population, coffee, rice, cotton, cattle, hogs, fruit, and timber are produced. Industries in the city include paper milling, food processing, distilling, and the manufacture of metal products and furniture. The city was founded after World War I (1914-1918). Population (1996 estimate) 421,343.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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