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Santa Catarina (SC)

State of Southern Brazil

Situated in the Southern Region of Brazil, Santa Catarina is visited by plenty of people during all the year. Of course, summer is the prefered season for many visitors, but you can come and discover this beautiful and charming State at any time. [See also: States of Brazil]

Strong European Influences

As in other States from the Southern Region, the colonization process in Santa Catarina started later than in Northeastern Region.

After the arrival of the Portuguese families from the Açores, the Colonial Government made several efforts to bring there immigrants from other European countries, such as Italy and Germany. These colons set up and founded cities that kept their traditions and habitudes (Pomerode, Blumenau, Joinville, etc)

Performing Industries and Trade

Santa Catarina's economic power comes from its major industries, specially textile. The ports - São Francisco do Sul, Itajaí and Imbituba - are strong doorways to the State's exports.

The Power of Agro-Business

Nevertheless, the agro-business activities - fruits, chicken, ham - and responsible for a great part of the State's economic power.

Nice Beaches and Tourism

To fullfil the Santa Catarina economy, thanks to its nice seaside and its beaches, the tourism has an important in the services sector. Cities as Balneário Camboriú and Garopaba, besides Florianópolis, the Capital, welcome every year thousand of people during vacations.

Practical Information

Telephone Area Code (DDD): 48
Zip Code (CEP) of the Capital: 88.000-000
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