São Paulo is the capital city of the state of São Paulo in Brazil. It holds the distinction of being the most populous city in Brazil, South America, and the Americas, as well as the most populous Portuguese-speaking city globally. The city's name honors Paul the Apostle, and its residents are commonly referred to as paulistanos.
As an alpha global city, São Paulo exerts significant international influence across various sectors, including commerce, finance, culture, technology, and media. It has been recognized by UNESCO’s Creative Cities Network as a "City of Film" and has received the title of "World Capital of Gastronomy." The city's Latin motto is Non ducor, duco, which translates to "I am not led, I lead."