Brazil 2014 - Host Cities: Recife

Summary (from wikipedia)

Recife is the fifth-largest metropolitan area in Brazil with 3,743,854 inhabitants, the largest metropolitan area of the North/Northeast Regions, the 5th-largest metropolitan influence area in Brazil, and the capital and largest city of the state of Pernambuco. The population of the city proper was 1,555,039 in 2012.
Recife is located where the Beberibe River meets the Capibaribe River to flow into the Atlantic Ocean. It is a major port on the Atlantic Ocean. Its name is an allusion to the coral reefs that are present by the city's shores. The many rivers, small islands and over 50 bridges found in Recife city center characterize its geography and gives it the moniker of the "Brazilian Venice." As of 2010, is the capital city with the highest HDI in Northeast Brazil.

The Metropolitan Region of Recife is the main industrial zone of the State of Pernambuco; most relevant products are those derived from cane (sugar and ethanol), electronics, food, and others; thanks to the fiscal incentives of government, many industrial enterprises were started in the 1970s and 1980s. Recife has a tradition of being the most important commercial center of the North/Northeastern region of Brazil with more than 52,500 business enterprises in Recife itself plus 32,500 in the Metro Area which totals more than 85,000.

A combination of a large supply of labor and significant private investments turned Recife into Brazil's second largest medical center (second only to São Paulo); modern hospitals with state-of-the-art equipment receive patients from several neighboring States. Like all other cities in the Northeast, Recife is developing its tourist sector. The beach of Porto de Galinhas, 60 kilometers (37 mi) south of the city, has been repeatedly awarded the title of best beach in Brazil and has drawn many tourists.Recife's infrastructure is among the most developed in Brazil for travellers and business people, though there is wide room for improvement.

The city is also a renowned educational center, and home to the Federal University of Pernambuco, the largest university in Pernambuco. Several Brazilian historical figures, such as the poet and abolitionist Castro Alves, moved to Recife to attain their education.

Together with Natal these are the only Brazilian cities with direct flights to the islands of Fernando de Noronha, World Heritage Site since 2001

Stadium 

Itaipava Pernambuco Arena is a football stadium built in São Lourenço da Mata , the metropolitan area of ​​Recife , for games FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Pernambuco . With international standard , the arena has a capacity of 46,000 people, distributed in 102 cabins ( 1,600 seats ) , seats 1,800 business and 2,700 premium seats .

The space has multipurpose profile. Thus , it will also be used after the World to soccer games , other sporting competitions , fairs , conventions and large spectacles. Around him , a new urban center will be designed to leverage the development of the western part of the metropolitan area of ​​Recife . This area is named after the City Cup and will be connected to the capital by roads that are being built or are bidding on.

The arena will seat 46,000 people and 4,700 parking spaces , with 800 covers. The cost is R$ 532 million . Besides the international tournaments , the stadium will become the headquarters of Club Náutico Capibaribe .

Learn more
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Recife
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itaipava_Arena_Pernambuco