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Orleans is a Brazilian municipality in the state of Santa Catarina. The town is located in the south of the state.
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Map of Orleans - State of Santa Catarina, Brazil
The municipality contains part of the 1,330 hectares (3,300 acres) Serra Furada State Park, created in 1980.
History
Named after emperor Dom Pedro II's son-in-law, Gaston, Count of Eu, from the House of Orléans on December 26, 1884. It was first colonized by Italians, then Germans, Austrians, Poles, Norwegians, Latvians and other nationalities from Europe.
References
Orleans, Santa Catarina Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA