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   to Ceará

State of North-Eastern Brazil

Another important State of the Notheastern Region, Ceará is growing very fast. New industries are coming to the State and tourism is a major economic activity also. [See also: States of Brazil]

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Capital: Fortaleza ( 2.431.415 inhab / IBGE:2007)
Area: 148.825,6 km2
Population: 8.185.250 inhab. (IBGE:2007)

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The Land of Caatinga and the Sertão

Almost 90% of Ceará's surface is coverred by Nordeste of Brazil typical vegetation, the caatinga. For this reason, Ceará is fully situated at the heart of the Sertão.

Land of Freedom, Land of Lights

The Ceará is the first State of Brazil to abolish the Black Slavery, in 1884, four years before this ended officially in the country (1888).

Under the Empire, Ceará's politicians have taken part of all uprising for the establishment of the Republic in Brazil

To the Conquest of the Sertão

At the beginning of colonial times, the colons push their herd of cattle to the hinterland until reaching the uplands of the Araripe (Chapada do Araripe), where important cities are founded (Crato and Juazeiro).

Industries and Tourism

Actually, Ceará finds its vocation in industries that have been installed there, recently, and in tourism, thanks to its very beautiful coast. Ceará's seaside and its green seas (verdes mares) is considered one of Brazil most beautiful ones.

Practical Information

Telephone Area Code (DDD): 85
Zip Code (CEP):
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