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General
Information
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Capital city
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Recife |
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Surface
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98,938 km2 |
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Climate
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Tropical (coast); Semi-arid (western state) |
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Geography
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Plain coast; Central plateau; Low depressions to the west end. |
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Main rivers
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São Francisco, Capibaribe, Ipojuca, Una, Beberibe, Pajeú, among
others. |
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Vegetation
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Mangrove, swamp (coast); tropical forest (central state); dry
grounds (west). |
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Flag
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Blue
– represents the sky of Pernambuco
White
– symbolizes peace
The
rainbow – represents its united
people
The
star – characterizes the state in
the federation.
The
sun – the energy of Pernambuco.
The
cross – faith in justice and
understanding.
The
lion – the courage of the people.
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Coat
of arms
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The
sugar cane leaves – the state’s
riches.
The
sun – the brightness of the
equator.
The
stars – the cities and towns of
the state.
The
dates – 1710 (the Battle of the
Mascates), 1817 (The Pernambuco Revolution), 1824 (The Equatorial
Confederation), 1889 (Proclamation of Republic)
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State
regions
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From
west to east:
Arid;
Semi-arid; tropical forest; Recife metropolitan area. |
