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- Sergipe:
Official website: http://www.se.gov.br
Capital: Aracaju
Area: 22,050 km2
Important cities: Lagarto, Itabaiana, Estância
Economy: agriculture (sugar cane, orange), industry (gas and petroleum)
The smallest Brazilian state in area. The jesuits were the first to explore the region, but found hostility from the indians.
In 1590, a fortress was built. Between 1637, the Dutch occupied the region. After the Portuguese reclaimed the area, the plantation of sugar cane was estimulated.
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