São Paulo is the richest and most populous state in Brazil, with a population of 41 million people. It is home to 18 million and 70% of residents are Roman Catholic. The cuisine blends European, Indian, and African influences and features dishes like virado á paulista, with ingredients like pork, beans, cassava flour, fried bananas, and eggs. Famous landmarks include the Octavio Frias de Oliveira bridge and São Paulo Cathedral. The Ballet da Cidade dance company was formed in the 1980s and has developed its own style and techniques.