Região Norte (in green/verde)
Amazonas (by Deyvi)
Amazonas is Brazil’s largest state. It spans almost 1.6 million square kilometers (almost 1 million square miles). Occupied mostly by equatorial rainforest and waterways, it’s no surprise that Amazonas’ population only represents less than 2% of the population in Brazil. There’s more to Amazonas than meets the eye. Let’s explore this unique state further.
The State Capital: Manaus
The State Capital: Manaus
The Manaus Harbour in Manaus
Named after the indigenous Manaós people, Manaus officially became a city in 1848. Over 50% of Amazonas' inhabitants live in this state capital and it’s the 7th most populous city in all of Brazil. Manaus is located in the middle of the dense Amazon rainforest and on the north bank of the Rio Negro, “only 11 miles above it’s influx into the Amazon River” (Britannica). This large and isolated metropolitan city and river port is primarily accessible by boat or airplane.
Teatro Amazonas in Manaus
Manaus initially became a rich and bustling city because of the Amazon Rubber Boom in the mid-19th century. The economic wealth of the times can be seen throughout the city’s European architecture, such as the Teatro Amazonas (pictured above). There was a demand for the production and export of natural rubber as a result of the Industrial Revolution in Europe. The rubber barons enslaved the indigenous people who resided in the area and forced them to tap rubber out of the trees.
Today’s Manaus has the 6th largest economy in all of Brazil. Since its inception in 1967, the Free Economic Zone of Manaus, has turned the surrounding region into a major industrial center. Petroleum refining, soap manufacturing, and chemical industries are the largest reasons for the thriving economy, as are local exports such as açai and capuaçu, and brazil-nuts. LG, Samsung, and Nokia are a few of the mobile phone companies with manufacturing plants in Manaus.
The Amazon
Lower canopy of the Amazon rainforest
The Amazon rainforest covers 98% of the Amazonas. It is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and 60% of it is within Brazil. The Amazon “houses at least 10% of the world’s known biodiversity and is the home ground of more than 16,000 different species of trees, 2.5 million insect species, 40,000 plant species, 2,200 fish species, 1,300 bird species, 427 mammals, 430 amphibian species and 380 reptile species” (Conserve Energy Future).
Jaguar in Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve
Among the many animals that call the Brazilian Amazon home, is the jaguar (pictured above). The jaguar resides at the very remote Mamirauá Sustainable Development Reserve. Swimming mammals like the Amazon river dolphin (also known as the pink river dolphin) and giant river otter live in its freshwater rivers and riverbanks. The three-toed sloth and howler monkey dwell in its dense canopy. The colorful crimson topaz hummingbird and king vulture, one of the largest vulture species, fly in its skies.
The Amazon River
Pink dolphin swims between Rio Negro & Solimões waters
The renown 4,000 mile long Amazon River flows through Amazonas. Approximately two-thirds of the river and 60% of Amazon drainage basin is located in Brazil. “If the Amazon drainage basin were a country it would be the 7th largest in the world” (Rainforest Cruises). In Manaus, there is section of the Amazon River tributaries where the Rio Negro and Rio Solimões meet known as ‘The Meeting of the Waters’ (pictured above). This phenomenon is unique because the waters never mix due to the fact each of the river’s waters have distinct differences in temperature, speed, and water density.
References
1. City Population. (2017). Brazil: Amazonas. Retrieved from http://www.citypopulation.de/Brazil-Amazonas.html
2. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (n.d.). Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amazonas. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Amazonas-state-Brazil
3. Wikipedia. (2018, May 23). Amazonas (Brazilian State). Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazonas_(Brazilian_state)
4. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. (n.d.). Encyclopaedia Britannica. Manaus. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/place/Manaus
5. Wikipedia. (2018, May 26). Manaus. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manaus
6. Wikipedia. (2018, May 21). Amazon Rubber Boom. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rubber_boom
7. Wikipedia. (2017, January 9). Free Economic Zone of Manaus. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Economic_Zone_of_Manaus
8. Butler, Rhet. (2017, January 26). Mongabay. 10 Facts about the Amazon Rainforest. Retrieved from https://rainforests.mongabay.com/amazon/amazon-rainforest-facts.html
9. Rinkesh. (n.d.) Conserve Energy Future. 25+ Spectacular Facts About the Amazon Rainforest. Retrieved from https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/spectacular-facts-about-amazon-rainforest.php
10. Dillinger, Jessica. (2018, January 26). World Atlas. What Animals Live In The Amazon Rainforest? Retrieved from https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-animals-live-in-the-amazon-rainforest.html
11. Wanderlust. (2014, December). 8 incredible animals in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Retrieved from https://www.wanderlust.co.uk/content/8-incredible-animals-in-brazils-amazon-rainforest/
12. Rainforest Cruises. (2017, July 24). Does the Amazon River Run Through Brazil? Retrieved from https://www.rainforestcruises.com/jungle-blog/does-the-amazon-river-run-through-brazil
13. ScienceAlert Staff. (2014, June 25). ScienceAlert. What causes Brazil's 'Meeting of the Waters'? Retrieved from https://www.sciencealert.com/what-causes-brazils-meeting-of-the-waters
Pará
Tocantins
Amapá
Roraima
Acre
Rondonia (by Nicole)
(Map of Rondônia)
Deforestation
(deforestation in the Amazon)
( animation of images from 1975 until 2012, acquired by the Landsat 5 and 7 satellites, highlighting the deforestation problem)
Gross Domestic Product
Different sectors support the Gross Domestic
Product. The largest contribution is made by the service segment of the
economy, followed by industry and agriculture. Rondônia’s main export is timber
but coffee, meat, soy beans, tin, corn, rice, mahogany, and granite are also
important exports.
(Brazilian Coffee)
Native Amazonian Indians
( Photo of a member of the Akuntsu Tribe in Rondônia)
Unfortunately, due in large part to the deforestation
of the Amazon and the increase in cleared lands for cattle ranches and soy
bean/corn/rice farms, the Native Amazon Indians have been severely negatively affected. The native tribes
have experienced persecution, been pushed out of their native lands and have been murdered.
The Rondônian government has set up an agency to try and
help the situation, but some tribes are down to less than 10 members and are
facing almost certain extinction. It is believed to be at the hands of the
loggers and ranchers, who want the land the native Indians are occupying.
(Documentary on the Akuntsu Tribe)
The Food
( Vatapá- Brasilian Seafood Stew with Coconut Milk)
The food in Rondônia is similar to the foods
you might find in other northern regions of Brazil. You will find foods like manioc,
peanuts, fish, peanuts, and tropical fruits eaten in this region. Some of the popular foods in the northern region are:
Vatapá - a spicy, delicious
mixture of bread, shrimp, red pepper, ginger, peanuts, coconut milk, palm oil
and onions.
Tacacá - a popular soup made
from jambú, dried shrimp, yellow pepper and tucupi.
Maniçoba - a dish made with
the leaves of the manioc plant that is often eaten during religious festivals.
Leaves are ground to a pulp and then boiled for a week, and added to dried,
salted or smoked meats and served with rice and farinha or cassava meal, which
is also known as manioc root or macaxeira.
Pato no Tucup- (or Duck in Tucupi
Stew) a stew made of duck boiled in manioc root broth.
Caruru- a Brazilian
condiment that is made with okra, onions and shrimp, palm oil, and toasted
cashews or peanuts. It is frequently enjoyed with acarajé, which is deep fried
black eyed peas.
( Pato no Tucup- Duck in Tucupi Stew)
Tourism
( Porto Velho)
A major destination when visiting Rondônia is Porto Velho,
the capital city and home
to approximately 473,600 people. Porto
Velho is a relatively young city as it was founded in 1914. The development of the city was tied directly
to the development of the Maderia-Mamore railroad. Later in the city’s history, the rubber boom
and the discovery of gold and cattle farms played a major part in the city’s
growth and prosperity. Although Porto Velho has no Tourism Office, the locals
are more than happy to help you find where you want to go, whether it be the
Railway Museum, the Cathedral, Caixas D'agua or the
weekly market.
(Amazon rain forest)
Naturally with
the large percentage of the state being rain forests, Rondônia has quite a few
Nature Preserves and National Parks that you can enjoy. The Guaporé Nature Reserve, The Jaru Nature Reserve, Chapada dos Parecis,
Serra do Pacaás, and the Parque Nacional Pacaás Novos are just a few noteworthy
places. You can truly enjoy a unique and
diverse variety of Amazonian flora and fauna at these beautiful parks.
(the Parque Nacional Pacaás Novos)
Music
Brazilian music contains a variety of
different sounds that come from different cultural and historical
influences. Some of the musical styles include
Tocata, Reggae, Rock, and many more.
Tocata in particular is an interesting style of music that includes at
least some brass instruments and an accordion and provides a singularly unique
sound with its running notes and almost melancholy melodies.
References
1. https://www.celebratebrazil.com/brazil-food.html
2. https://www.britannica.com/place/Porto-Velho
3. https://www.brol.com/brazil-destinations/porto-velho-rondonia/
4. https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/details.cgi?aid=3967
5. https://www.citypopulation.de/Brazil-Rondonia.html
6. https://www.britannica.com/place/Rondonia
7. https://www.brazil.org.za/rondonia.html
8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=57&v=E8RP7-_4SOc
9. http://www.whats4eats.com/fish/vatapa-recipe
10. http://globalxvehicles.com/travel/brazil-4x4-expedition/porto-velho/
11. http://www.cbnme.com/logistics-news/brazilian-coffee-exports-rise-arab-region/
12. https://www.survivalinternational.org/tribes/akuntsu
13. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFXcrGAQ_IA
14. https://www.flickr.com/photos/rogerio-coelho/14901864023
15. https://argosfoto.photoshelter.com/image/I00005USqLlxfI6c
16. http://www.fanpop.com/clubs/amazon-rainforest/images/33125132/title/amazon-photo
Roraima (David Clarke)
Roraima is
the northern most and least populated state in all of Brazil. The state has
three distinct geographic regions “Floresta” “cerrado” and “montanha”.
History
The state
of Roraima as it is today has only existed since 1988. For over 400 years
administrative control of the natural resource rich territory was disputed. The
Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and English all made claim to the territory as early
as the 16th century. The name “Roraima” comes from the indigenous
Pemon people and roughly translates to “large cyan” or “green peak”.
Boa Vista
Boa Vista
is the capital of Roraima. Boa Vista was given city status in 1926 and to this
day is the only Brazilian city north of the equator. Boa Vista has grown from
settlements going as far back as 1775 to become an important regional hub and
cultural center. A charming and modern city, Boa Vista is home to more than
half of the population of Roraima.
Monte Roraima
Mount
Roraima is the highest peak of the Pakaraima chain of tepui plateaus. It is
found in the northern most part of the state of Roraima and is right on the
border with Venezuela. This gorgeous natural wonder is very popular destination
for hikers and can be reached from either the Brazilian or Venezuelan side.
References:
Deyvi,
ReplyDeleteI thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog post and all the facts about the Amazonas. I had no idea that the Amazonas is Brazil’s largest state. However, I agree that it is no surprise that it is mainly occupied by rainforest and only contains 2% of the Brazilian population. I find the diversity of wildlife and vegetation to be incredible considering there are so many different species! Additionally, I have always wanted to visit the “Meeting of the Waters” and hope that one day I will have the opportunity to travel to this part of the country!
Sarah, I agree with you. Amazonas is fascinating and would be a perfect place to visit if you decide to visit the country.
DeleteCheck out the Pororoca on youtube - people surfing for hours!
DeleteOi Deyvi,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post about Amazonas. I found it fascinating that the capital city was immersed in the rain forest itself. Manaus looks very beautiful from the pictures and would be a place that I would like to visit. I have read about the pink river dolphin. The boto is a beautiful creature. It would be neat to live in the middle of the rain forest but also a little scary. I am glad that it is protected. The world needs this rain forest to survive! Thanks for sharing!
Erik, I agree with you that Amazonas would be a great place to visit. As Deyvi outlined, it not only is filled with a plethora of forest and wildlife but Manaus also has a lot to offer as well, such as a visit to the beautiful 'Teatro Amazonas' in the capitol city. I also concur that a stroll through the rain forest might be a bit daunting (but exciting at the same time). One never knows where a poisonous snake or spider might be lurking in the canopies. My sister in law recently went on an African Safari adventure and she had to receive several vaccinations before she got there; I wonder if the same is true for visitors to Amazonas. Indeed it is important to protect our rain forests and all of our natural resources, not only because they are amazing places to view but they are an integral part of the survival of the planet. Glad to know that there is a development reserve there to protect the jaguars as well.
Deletelots of vaccines! great place to catch yellow fever!
DeleteOlá Deyvi,
ReplyDeleteIt is evident that you put a lot of thought into writing and organizing the information in your blog about Amazonas. One of the things that caught my attention was the astounding variety of animals and plants that live in this area. I can't imagine how long it took to count and document all of the different species. It was interesting to learn that there is also a developed and industrialized sector here as well, and Amazonas is not immune to the exploitation of resources and the labor needed to extract them. When people mix with nature, problems generally arise. I have read about visitors paying to take tours in the 'meeting of the waters' to feed and pet the pink dolphins. Unfortunately the animals have not always been respected and at times they even get abused by tourists. On a lighter note, you added a lot of fantastic photos to help show us how breathtaking this region is. Great work!
Oi Deyvi,
ReplyDeleteIt blows my mind that the Amazon rain forest has so many different species of both flora and fauna. It is almost inconceivable to me that there even are 16,000 species of trees, let alone 2.5 million types of insects. I am also amazed by the fact that it's waters, the Amazon rain forest has 2,200 fish species. Another aspect found interesting, is the fact that there is a freshwater dolphin. I will have to research this dolphin a little more on my own.
Oi Deyvi,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your blog about Amazona, I remember learning about in elementary school in my native Mexico and I was always intrigued about the different species of animals, plants, trees that live in that area. I didn't know about the Amazon dolphin or Pink River dolphin. I love dolphins and hope that I can get to visit that area one day and able to see one in person.
Deyvi,
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job writing and organizing your blog post. It is visually appealing and is written well. It was really interesting to see the picture of "The Meeting of the Waters". It was cool to read that they meet but never mix because of the different rivers water properties.
Oi Deyvi (Amazonas),
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for an amazing post. I have always been intrigued by the richness of Amazonas' biodiversity and geographical beauty. It is a place that allows us to admire the greatness of our planet! It is also very incredible to learn that the amazonian tropical forest is the largest in the world. This makes me want to visit even more! I was not aware that the Amazonas had a this much power in not only the national's economy but also in the world's finanicial market. Thank you for a well produced, well-written post. :-)
Oi Deyvi, thank you for your post. I really enjoyed it. Very interesting fact that the Amazona is the largest rainfoerest in the world, I knew it was big but never that it was the biggest. Also, it's amazing how many species of animals and flowers there are in the Amazona. It's outer-worldly when the two rivers meet and the water doesn't mix, it's just magical. Thank you again.
ReplyDeleteHoly giant river otter! Six foot long "river wolves". That's my new favorite animal, thanks :0
ReplyDeleteHey Deyvi (Amazon), wanted to add to this comment. Blogspot doesn't seem to offer edit option on comment.
DeleteFirst, I wanted to compliment your style a bit more specifically. Everything looked good on the page, and you have a fun writing voice, I legitimately enjoyed reading this :) thanks!
mentioned ~60% of Amazon is in Brazil. But our textbook says 85%. I'm sure there's an explanation for how different
Hope you don't mind if I sharp shoot you a little bit: you mentioned ~60% of Amazon is in Brazil. But our textbook says 85%. There's probably an explanation for how/when different authorities research/record these things.
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DeleteHi, Simeon. Thank you for your kind words. I also saw that our textbook says 85% when I was reviewing it for this week's quiz. I think it has something to do with the increased deforestation in the area. Here are some sources that state 60%:
Delete1. http://www.iflscience.com/environment/destruction-amazon-rainforest-visible-space/
2. https://rainforests.mongabay.com/amazon/deforestation_calculations.html
3. https://www.britannica.com/place/Amazon-Rainforest
4. https://www.brazil.org.za/rainforests-of-brazil.html
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_rainforest
That is very interesting... our book was edit in 2013, so in 5 years or less we've lost 25%? It can't be! I think the book information is wrong.
DeleteHi, Dayvi the blog was well organized. I really enjoyed reading about Amazonas. I think everyone has heard of the river but I did not know that it was the largest state in Brazil and I also learned about its amazing tropical rainforest. I'm glad that there are millions of animals that live there.
ReplyDeleteOi Nicole, I love that it was renamed in 1956 after Marshal the explorer and portector of Indians, to give Rondonia a more meaninful name and the reason behind the new name. It is so sad that due to deforestation many native Amazon Indians have been kicked out of their land. The gov't should be able to help more these tribes. I love the pictures you posted. I would enjoy the food very much, I love to try new things. Thank you for your post!
ReplyDeleteNicole,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog post. It was really cool to read and learn about this area especially since its still new and young in terms of discovery and growth. While I was obtaining my first bachelors at my previous institute I took a class called Mapping of Latin American Music and we studied music from the Caribbean and Central and South America so it was very interesting to read about the Tocata. There are other regions in South America that have an accordion style instrument as well.
The Amazons look amazing - Definitely a world removed from the desert I live in now! One day I'll definitely take a tour, maybe a river cruise. One day. :)
ReplyDeleteOi Nicole, thank you for sharing all the information about Rondonia. There was a lot of information! The pictures were very nice. It is a shame about all of the deforestation here. It is scary to think about how close we are to losing the area to this. The food seems really interesting. I would like to try the Vatapá sometime. The flavors seem to be something that I would like. Parque Nacional Pacaás Novos also seems like a beautiful place! The picture is great. A helicopter ride over that park would be amazing. Great job on your blog!
ReplyDeleteHi Nichole,
ReplyDeleteThanks for telling us about Rondônia. I feel for you having to write about a place with circumflex accent in the name. I bet you were so annoyed having to do that by the end of writing! Haha.
Anyway, I'm giving you the same compliment I gave Deyvi, but they're true in both cases this week: this looked really good, and was easy/fun to read. Stylistically, you're a good writer and blogger. Also thanks for including food and music. Those are my favorite parts!
Also, I think you're the first one to include long form content in the form of that documentary about the Akuntsu. Cool and thanks! That's my TV for the night.
Oi Nicole (Rondônia)!
ReplyDeleteThank you for a very interesting and well-written post. I loved the fluidity of your writing style. One of the main things that sparked my interest is to learn of the growing problem with deforestation. It saddens me to see how people still do not understand that this is the only earth we have and we are destroying it! This creates a concerning domino effect with biodiversity, climate change, and pollution. On the other hand, I have had the opportunity to taste Tapacá in the past and is quite delicious!! I love learning how cuisine, music, and language vary from one state to the next. Thank you for this very informative entry.
Obrigado!
Great post Deyvi, I was researching this state in particular as I hope to one day go to the Amazon rain forest. Interestingly enough, the movie Anaconda kept coming up in my google searches. It turns out that this was the location where the movie was shot. Also, the two bodies of water that never mix due to the different types of water was something i initially saw on a Facebook post but you more than explained why this happens. Very good and informative post.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Nicole, deforestation is a major problem and unfortunately, there is not enough of an effort going on to stop it. Your presentation about Rondônia covers this topic greatly covered but what got my attention was the wildlife photos. The leopard drew me into the presentations and while I would not want to see one up close and in person I would love to visit this country and experience the culture firsthand. The alone would probably be worth the trip.
ReplyDeleteDeyvi,
ReplyDeleteI loved reading about the Amazon Rainforest. I had no idea about the river dolphin. I loved that you put clickable links. I also didn’t know about the meeting of the waters. The concept alone has many different legends/folk lore in other cultures, but I didn’t know that the two waters don’t actually mix. How fascinating.
Nicole,
ReplyDeleteThe two most fascinating things about different regions of the world to me are the music/dance and the food. I love that you had a little video of the tocata music being played. Unfortunately I am not a big seafood fan, so I am not so sure I would love the tacacá, but I would definitely be up for trying the maniçoba!
Hi Deyvi:
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing with us. I can't believe how big the Amazonas is. 1.6 million square kilometers, that a lot of area to cover. And only 2% of the brazilian popilation lived there, i could see that since theres a lot of water territory. But its pretty amazing how big and how few people live there. Thanks for sharing.
Nicole:
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. Its so sad that due to the deforestation in Brazil, the Native Amazonias have been affected. And those food pictures looked amazing, I want to look some recipes up and try them sometime.
Deyvi,
ReplyDeletethough i had a feeling based on pictures of maps that the amazons was the biggest state, i did not know exactly how big the state was. almost 1 million square feet. that's a lot of land. Though one may have never been to brasil, many know/ associate that the amazons are mainly land full of rainforest richness so i was surprised that the state had a living capital. it reminds of a small pier town we have here in california named SAN PEDRO, if only two percent of brazil population live in the amazons i'm assuming the majority of them live in the small capital. it interesting and because of the vast forest land that instead of road and highways you can only reach the capital through boat or small aircraft. It isnt a tourist land like many other regions but I'm sure the air quality is clean and the land will leave you breathless.
I absolutley loved reading the section and seeing the picture of the two rivers that meet. i have heard of that but never have i seen a picture. because you mentioned their speed and density that they don't mix. its almost as if a net or wall were sperating them. they perfectly come together but don't mix. its true art. beautiful. i had no idea the "Pink dolphin" really did exist. so many new facts i learned,
NICOLE,
ReplyDeleteconsidering how small it is, its easy to believe why Rodônia wouldn't really be known. i was surpised to see almost 2 million people live there. It became a state in 1982. that refreshing to know. i know to many in this class 1982 seems long ago, but it really wasn't. its just slightly older then i am, I am not sure if that is a good thing :-).
It saddened me to learn about deforestation of the amazons. Its so green and lively. the oxygen it produces is amazing for it to go away. i know they feel it was something that they needed to do in order to "rebrand" themselves by turning into soy bean farms, but hurting the rainforest is going to hurt them in the long run. those are natural resources that can help with other trade.
as someone like myself who has a passion for coffee i know that oxygen, good soil and water (all which are produced thanks to rainfoest) are what give coffee beans life besides the hard working farmers. Brazil isn't a big coffee producer with us but like you mention, It is grown in some parts like Rodônia. that's what caught my attention about your blog in the first place.
Oi Nicole! You covered a wide variety of topics and I imagine it may have been challenging to research this more-remote part of Brazil. Within each blog that I read, there are usually one or two things that really capture my attention. I am a property appraiser and I remember one particular home in which the owner was particularly proud of the exotic woods and granite countertops from Brazil. As I was appraising the home I noted the fit, finish and quality of the materials used, but never stopped to think about how the people in area of origin of these materials may have been affected. Often times it is human nature to think in terms of short-term gain, and this state has not been immune to the actions of profiteers. It is astounding how quickly the landscape can be changed by humans. Whether intentional or not, the almost-plodding music (the melancholy tocata) coincides with the destruction that is taking place there. At least there are some nature preserves there to help protect what rain forest is left, and as an added bonus, perhaps the income provided to the state by tourism could be more valuable that the resources that are being exported to other regions. You really gave me a lot to think about with your blog. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteNicole,
ReplyDeleteI find it so sad that Rondônia is faced with the deforestation problem. I can also understand that third world countries are faced with these tough decisions in order to thrive in different industries and compete with the rest of the world. It is a very tough situation. Another horrible situation that is caused by deforestation, is the destruction of the home to so many animals, and most of all, to the native people. I think that there is never an easy answer.
On the lighter side of things, I would love to try caruru with acarajé. The descriptions sounds delicious.
Oi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing information about Rondônia! I enjoyed reading about the state’s history, especially the part about the state becoming official in 1982 since this is relatively recent. It makes me sad to hear that the state faces issues with deforestation. I am large supporter of environmental sustainability and forest conservation so I hope that this issue can be resolved in the near future.
Oi Deyvi! Amazonas looks incredible. I would love to visit and take a helicopter over the Parque Nacional. Such a great post!
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde, Nicole. As a sustainability major, deforestation is such a complex problem that definitely needs more voicing! I would love to visit Rodônia and see the beautiful landscape. Your information about the food was great too. Vatapá sounds really good!
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