Jo茫o Pessoa - The Capital Of The Para铆ba State Of Brazil
The state of Para铆ba is located in northeast Brazil and has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean. With an area of 56,584 km2 and an estimated population of 3,815,171, Para铆ba is Brazil's 21st most extensive state and the 13th most populous. The state contains Ponta do Seixas, which is the easternmost point of the South American mainland. Para铆ba features a rich cultural heritage and is a major industrial zone. Additionally, the state has produced many renowned Brazilian artists, writers, and poets, and attracts numerous visitors. Jo茫o Pessoa is the state capital of Para铆ba.
Capital of Para铆ba
The city encompasses a total area of 211.475 km2 and is situated at an average elevation of 40 m. In addition to 20 km of beachfront, Jo茫o Pessoa contains large green areas, and therefore has been referred to as the "Brazilian Paris.鈥� In fact, it is regarded as one of the greenest cities in the 海角社区 and features more than 7 km2 of forests. Jo茫o Pessoa聽experiences a tropical monsoon climate.
Demographics of Jo茫o Pessoa
Jo茫o Pessoa has an estimated population of 800,323 and a population density of 3,800 persons per square kilometer. The city is diverse and includes the following population groups: White (45.72%), Pardo (38.72%), Black (2.77%), Asian (0.25%), and Amerindian (0.25%). Like many parts of Brazil, Roman Catholicism (74.06%) is the predominant religion. Additionally, 15.92% of the city's population are Protestant Christians and 7.41% do not practice any religion.
Economy of Jo茫o Pessoa
Jo茫o Pessoa鈥檚 economy is driven by a flourishing tourism sector. The city is also known for producing and selling crafts, and has been nicknamed the "Brazilian city of handicrafts." Additionally, Jo茫o Pessoa聽is included on Brazil's tourist route due to its richness of popular art. The city attracts tourists due to its sunny beaches and relatively safe environment. Several industries including textiles, food, and furniture are also part of the city's economy.
History of Jo茫o Pessoa
Jo茫o Pessoa is Brazil鈥檚 third oldest city, founded in 1585 by Portuguese colonists following a battle against indigenous tribes and French colonists. Since its establishment, Jo茫o Pessoa has been controlled by various European powers, including the French and Dutch, for different periods of time. The city's name has changed several times and was named Jo茫o Pessoa in 1930. Today, old parts of the city highlight its colonial past and feature baroque style buildings, such as Santo Ant么nio Convent and the S茫o Francisco Church.
