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- Amapá:
Official website: http://www.ap.gov.br
Capital: Macapá
Area: 143,453 km2
Important cities: Santana
Economy: manganes, lumber, castanha-do-pará
The northernmost point of Brazil is the Oiapoque, in the north of Amapá.
Itīs one of the least populated States in Brazil; the long distances made economic development difficult. On the other hand, the part of the Amazon forest which covers
the State is one of the most preserved. Because of the privileged position (itīs one of the points in South America closest to Europe), this area was disputed by
Portuguese, British, Dutch and French; several diplomatic missions were necessary to settle the definitive borders between Brazil and Guyana.
In the first half of 20th century, very large reservoirs of manganese were found in Amapá; the exploration of this mineral is still the main economic activity of the State.
- Physycal Geography:
Amapá is a very hot and humid State. Average monthly temperatures oscilate around 25 and 26 degrees Celsius; pluviometry usually exceeds 2,500 mm.
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