Facts about Pernambuco State of Brazil |
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Country | Brazil |
Capital | Recife |
Area | 98,311.616 sq km |
Population | 8,931,028 (census 2012) |
Demonym | Pernambucano |
Time zone | BRT (UTC-3), (UTC-03) |
Postal Code | 50000-000 to 56990-000 |
Airports | Guararapes International Airport, Gilberto Freyre International Airport, Petrolina International Airport |
Website | pe.gov.br |
Pernambucoa is one of the states in Brazila. It is located in the Northeast region of Brazil. Paraibaa and Cearaa borders Pernambucoa on the north, to the west lies Piauia, Alagoasa and Bahiaa lies to the south, and Atlantic borders on the east. Pernambucoa has a coastline which stretches to a distance of 187 km long.
Pernambucoa can be divided into three primary zone, narrow coastal zone, a high inland plateau, and an intermediate zone formed by the terraces and slopes between the coastal zone and the plateau. Humid Pernambuco coastal forestsa covers the fertile coastal plains, this part of the state is used for extensive sugar cane plantations.
The climate of Pernambucoa is relatively hot and humid, with spells of south east trade winds.
Portuguese were the first to settle in Pernambucoa in the 16th century.
The aeconomy of Pernambucoa is based on agriculture.
Sugarcane and Manioc are primarily grown. Livestock farming, metallurgical, chemical, electronic, textile industries constitutes the major occupation of the people of Pernambuco.
The apopular Festivalsa and carnivals of Pernambucoa are the Winter Festival and Saint John’s Daya.
Guararapes International Airporta is the main airport terminal of Pernambuco.
Pernambuco’s tourism spota includes places like aPraia Sanchoa, which is famous for spinner dolphins, this place was established in Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco. Fernando de Noronha is a group of volcanic islands, situated at an approximate distance of 340 miles from Recife. One can reach to Fernando de Noronha by plane from Recife.
Porto de Galinhasa is famous as the most beautiful beach of Brazil. The landscape of Porto de Galinhas is beautiful.
Other places to visit while in Pernambuco are Boa Viagem, Ilha de Itamaraca, Tamandare, Calhetas, Coroa do Aviao.
Pernembucoa is a place of great tourist interest.
List of Municipalities in Pernambuco |
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