fordlandia

Questions

What does fordlandia mean?

A former plantation in Para, Brazil. A failed colony to farm rubber established by the Ford Motor Company

Where does fordlandia come from?

From Ford + land + -ia, from being founded by the Ford Motor Company.

How to pronounce fordlandia

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