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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
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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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