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The
North-Eastern region of Brazil or the Nordeste covers
1,553,918 square km, and has a population of approx
47,693,000.
This region is sub-divided into four distinct districts
- Zona da mata
- Agreste.
- Sertao.
- Meio-Norte.
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Rio
Grande do Norte is situated in the district of Zona da
mata. The Zona da mata is a coastal strip that stretches
from the State of Rio Grande
do Norte to the south of Bahia, most of the region’s
population is concentrated here, where the main urban
centres of the Nordeste are to be found, including Natal,
and has the highest concentration of Brazil’s beautiful
beaches, and weather and is characterised as being green
and fertile, producing sugar cane, cocoa, and oil as well
as having industrial capabilities too.
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The
State of Rio Grande do Norte
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The name
of this state, translated as the "Great River of the
North"� is in reference to the mouth of the Potengi
river, on which its capital and largest city Natal, is located.
Because of its geographic position, Rio Grande do Norte
has a strategic importance and according to NASA, has the
purest air in South America. Its
410 km of sun drenched beaches, coconut palms and lagoons
are responsible for its fame and tourist potential.
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The state is known for having many popular attractions such
as the "Maior Cajueiro do Mundo"� the world largest
cashew tree, the dunes and the dromedaries of Genipabu,
the famous beaches of Ponta Negra, Maracajau, Sao Miguel
do Gostoso and Pipa. also the largest off-season Carnival
in Brazil the "Carnatal"�,the "Forte dos
Reis Magos" a medieval fortress,sat at the estuary
of the great river and several other attractions. The state
also is closer to the archipelago of Fernando de Noronha.
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