Paraíba
Paraíba (Tupi: pa'ra a'íba; Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [paɾaˈibɐ] ⓘ) is a state of Brazil. It is located in the Brazilian Northeast, and it is bordered by Rio Grande do Norte to the north, Ceará to the west, Pernambuco to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Paraíba is the third most densely populated state of the Northeast; João Pessoa, the sea-bordered state capital, and Campina Grande, in the interior, rank among the fifteen-largest municipalities in the Northeast of Brazil. The state is home to 1.9% of the Brazilian population and produces 0.9% of the Brazilian GDP.
Paraíba | |
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| Estado da Paraíba State of Paraíba | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
| Anthem: Hino da Paraíba | |
Location of State of Paraíba in Brazil | |
| Coordinates: 7°10′S 36°50′W | |
| Country | Brazil |
| Capital and largest city | João Pessoa |
| Government | |
| • Governor | João Azevêdo (PSB) |
| • Vice Governor | Lucas Ribeiro (PP) |
| • Senators | Daniella Ribeiro (PSD) Efraim Filho (UNIÃO) Veneziano Vital (MDB) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56,440 km2 (21,790 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 21st |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 3,766,528 |
| • Estimate (2020) | 4,039,277 |
| • Rank | 13th |
| • Density | 67/km2 (170/sq mi) |
| • Rank | 8th |
| Demonym | Paraibano |
| GDP | |
| • Year | 2016 estimate |
| • Total | US$ 16,905,000,000 (19th) |
| • Per capita | US$ 4,235 (24th) |
| HDI | |
| • Year | 2021 |
| • Category | 0.698 – medium (21st) |
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) |
| Postal Code | 58000-000 to 58990-000 |
| ISO 3166 code | BR-PB |
| License Plate Letter Sequence | MMN to MOW, NPR to NQK, OET to OFH, OFX to OGG, OXO, QFA to QFZ, QSA to QSM, RLQ to RMC |
| Website | paraiba.pb.gov.br |
Paraíba is most populated along the Atlantic coast, which extends as far as Ponta do Seixas, the easternmost point of the Americas. The state is a tourist and industrial hotspot; it is known for its cultural heritage, amenable climate and geographical features, ranging from the seaside beaches to the Borborema Plateau. It is named after the Paraíba river.
Some of the most notable Brazilian writers and poets are from Paraíba like Augusto dos Anjos, José Américo de Almeida, José Lins do Rego, Ariano Suassuna and Pedro Américo, the last being also known for his historical paintings.