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Natal , city (1991 pop. 606,887), capital of Rio Grande do Norte state, NE Brazil, just above the mouth of the Potengi River. A modern city that has retained its colonial flavor and is beautifully situated among white palm-studded beaches, Natal attracts many tourists. Its port is important in the handling of coastal shipping and in the export of tungsten. There is also some light industry. Natal [Port.,=Nativity] was founded on Christmas Day, 1599. It was occupied by the Dutch from 1633 to 1654 and in 1817 was briefly the seat of a republican government until it was suppressed by imperial authorities. It grew rapidly during World War II, when an airport was built for flights to Africa. Natal has several institutions of higher learning.

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Natal Former name (1910–94) of KwaZulu-Natal

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	Violence increases in the strife-ridden province in Natal, South Africa. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers) Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 12/8/1993; ; 700+ words ; ...increase in the strife-ridden province of Natal. No coincidence, according to political leaders from both the ANC and its Natal-based rival, the Inkatha Freedom...regional ANC secretary for northern Natal, said. ``This is how it will be...
	Natal: It looks like trouble in paradise Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 3/27/1988; ; 700+ words ; NATAL, Brazil Located on the bulge of the South...Africa, the northeast Brazilian city of Natal is blessed by a nearly deserted coastline...you'd like to keep a secret. Not that Natal has been unknown to the outside world. Quite...
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