Pernambuco

aPernambucoa is one of the states in aBrazila. It is located in the Northeast region of Brazil. aParaibaa and aCearaa borders aPernambucoa on the north, to the west lies aPiauia, aAlagoasa and aBahiaa lies to the south, and Atlantic borders on the east. aPernambucoa has a coastline which stretches to a distance of 187 km long.

aPernambucoa 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. aHumid Pernambuco coastal forestsa covers the fertile coastal plains, this part of the state is used for extensive sugar cane plantations.

The climate of aPernambucoa is relatively hot and humid, with spells of south east trade winds.

Portuguese were the first to settle in aPernambucoa 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 aPernambucoa are the aWinter Festival and Saint John's Daya.

aGuararapes International Airporta is the main airport terminal of Pernambuco.

aPernambuco'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.



aPorto 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 aBoa Viagem, Ilha de Itamaraca, Tamandare, Calhetas, Coroa do Aviao.

aPernembucoa is a place of great tourist interest.