Alagoas- diverse landscape, amazing history and fascinating culture

Located in the northeastern part of Brazil, Alagoas is one of the smallest states of the country. Showcasing the Dutch and French influence in its various facets of life, the state of Alagoas has become one of the popular tourist destinations of Brazil. The diverse landscape, the rich historical past and the fascinating culture enhance the significance of Alagoas.

Alagoas is within the BRT Time Zone(UTC-3). While the capital of Alagoas is Maceio, other important cities include Arapiraca, Maragogi, Porto Calvo, Coruripe and others. The currency used is Real, the national currency of Brazil. The flag of Alagoas has three vertical stripes of red, white and blue with the coat of arms in the middle and a star on top of the coat of arms.

Alagoas was under the captaincy of Pernambuco initially. The French pirates and later the Dutch colonizers were attracted to the state of Alagoas chiefly because of the Brazil wood and the sugarcane grown on the land. Alagoas achieved the status of an independent province in 1839 after Brazil achieved independence in 1822 from Dutch control.

Rugged terrain characterizes the topography of Alagoas in Brazil. The total land area of Alagoas is 27.767,661 sq km. The stretches of wonderful beaches, the hilly areas marked by the remaini8ng portions of the rain forests of the Atlantic and the valleys are the major geographical features of Alagoas. The Rio Sao Franscisco is the significant river draining the state of Brazil.

The population of Alagoas is approximately 3,015,912. The official language used by the people is Portuguese. English, French and Spanish are also common languages used in Alagoas. Some of the major festivals celebrated by the people showcase the vibrant and colorful culture of Alagoas. Some of the famous celebrations of Alagoas are as follows:

· Saint John Festival · Carnival Bull · Carnival · Fandango · Warrior

The economy of Alagoas is mostly dependent on the service and tourism industry. The chief export items include sugar, tobacco, chemicals and alcohol. The developed infrastructural facilities of Alagoas have enhanced the scope of the tourism industry. The newly constructed International Airport at Maceio, the Port of Jaragua and the network of highways connect the different parts of this Brazilian state together.

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