Teresina, formerly Therezina, city in northeastern Brazil, capital of Piauí State, on the Parnaíba River. The city is a trading center for the agricultural and pastoral products of the state. It also is the site of the Federal University of Piauí (1968). Teresina was established about 1851. Population (1996 estimate) 655,473.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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