Sergipe

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Sergipe is a state in northeastern Brazil.

Geography

Sergipe is geographically the smallest state of Brazil. It borders the Brazilian states of Alagoas and Bahia, and to the Atlantic Ocean.

The northern border is the Rio São Francisco, a 3199 km long stream.

Sergipe has 1,784,475 inhabitants ( census 2000) and an area of ​​21,910 km ². Thus, the population density is 81.4 inhabitants per km ². Nearly two thirds of Sergipanos live in cities, most of them in the capital, Aracaju.

Typical of Sergipe are the Jangadas, oceangoing rafts with characteristic triangular sails with which the fishermen of the sea.

Economy

Sergipe has a well -developed agriculture. In addition, in the state of oil and gas are produced.

In addition, Sergipe is known for its arts and crafts. Among the manufactured products include products here from leather, wood, textiles and ceramics.

Sergipe is also known for its long beaches, which are well suited for swimming.

Name

The state takes its name from the capital city of Aracaju is the river Rio Sergipe, on its western shore.

Cities

The capital of Sergipe Aracaju is.

The largest towns are with their population figures from 1 July 2004:

See also: List of municipalities in Sergipe

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