Pernambuco is one of the states in
Brazil. It is located in the Northeast region of Brazil.
Paraíba and
Ceará borders
Pernambuco on the north, to the west lies
Piauí,
Alagoas and
Bahia lies to the south, and Atlantic borders on the east.
Pernambuco has a coastline which stretches to a distance of 187 km long.
Pernambuco 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 forests covers the fertile coastal plains, this part of the state is used for extensive sugar cane plantations.
The climate of
Pernambuco is relatively hot and humid, with spells of south east trade winds.
Portuguese were the first to settle in
Pernambuco in the 16th century.
The
economy of Pernambuco 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
popular Festivals and carnivals of
Pernambuco are the
Winter Festival and Saint John’s Day.
Guararapes International Airport is the main airport terminal of Pernambuco.
Pernambuco’s tourism spot includes places like
Praia Sancho, 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 Galinhas 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 Itamaracá, Tamandaré, Calhetas, Coroa do Avião.
Pernembuco is a place of great tourist interest.
