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Administrative Divisions
Home » Brazil » Brazil Overview and History » Administrative DivisionsThere are 26 states and 1 federal district in the country of Brazil. They are all divided into the following regions by the IBGE: North, Northwest, Center-West, Southeast, and South.
The North region contains the cities of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Para, Rondonia, Roraima, and Tocantins. This region makes up 45.27% of Brazil, but has the fewest inhabitants since it is mostly undeveloped. The North region is home to the largest rainforest in the world and to several indigenous tribes.
The Northeast region contains the cities of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceara, Mranhao, Paraiba, Pernambuco, Piaui, Rio Grande do Norte, and Sergipe. This region contains 1/3 of the population of Brazil and is very culturally diverse. It tends to have long periods of dry climate, which makes it one of the poorest regions of Brazil. In spite of this, it is known for its exceptionally beautiful coast.
The Central-West region contains the cities of Goias, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul and Federal District. This region also contains the capital of Brazil, which is Brasilia. It is the second largest region with most of its population concentrated in large cities. The Central-West region is also home to the world’s largest wetland area, the Pantanal.
The Southeast region contains the cities of Rio de Janeiro, Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, and Sao Paulo. This region is the wealthiest and most populated. In fact, this region alone has more citizens than any other country in South America, largely due to the two major metropolises, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. These cities are two of the largest in the world. Rio de Janeiro is also the largest producer of gas and oil in Brazil.
The south region contains the cities of Parana, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul. This region has the highest standard of living and the greatest wealth per capita. It was settled mainly by European immigrants, so the area reflects the culture of Germans, Italians, and Slavic people. This region is also one of the coldest, and occasionally experiences frosts and snowstorms.
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