The eyes of the world are on Belem, a gateway city to the Brazilian Amazon playing host to what has been dubbed the “Forest COP” climate conference starting Monday.

The city of 1.4 million got its name from Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ. In Portuguese, it translates as Belem.

Under a law promulgated Tuesday by President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, it will be the symbolic capital of the country for the duration of the conference, which is expected to gather some 50,000 delegates from around the world from November 10-21.

Here are five things to know about Belem.

– Love of Acai –

Acai, a so-called super fruit derived from a palm tree, has become trendy globally in recent years, and is reputed to hold energizing and antioxidant properties.

In Belem, it is a staple with just a

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