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State of Acre
Flag of State of Acre
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Location of the State of Acre in Brazil
Location of the State of Acre in Brazil
Country  Brazil
Capital Rio Branco
Area
 • Total 152,581 km2 (58,912 sq mi)
Area rank 16th
Population
 (2010 census)
 • Total 732,793
 • Rank 25th
 • Density 4.802649/km2 (12.43880/sq mi)
 • Density rank 23rd
Demonym(s) Acriano
GDP
 • Year 2006 estimate
 • Total R$ 4,835,000,000 (26th)
 • Per capita R$ 7,041 (18th)
HDI
 • Year 2005
 • Category 0.751 – medium (17th)
Time zone UTC-4 (BRT-1)
Postal Code
69900-000 to 69999-000
ISO 3166 code BR-AC

Acre is a state located in the Northern Region of Brazil. It is mostly covered by the amazing Amazon Rainforest. This makes Acre a very green and natural place.

Acre shares its borders with two other Brazilian states: Amazonas and Rondônia. It also touches two different countries: Bolivia and Peru.

The capital city of Acre is Rio Branco. Other important cities in the state include Cruzeiro do Sul, Tarauacá, Sena Madureira, and Brasiléia.

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Where is Acre?

Acre is found in the western part of Brazil. It's like a corner of the country, bordering both other Brazilian states and neighboring countries. This location makes it a unique place with a mix of cultures and environments.

Nature in Acre

Most of Acre is covered by the vast Amazon Rainforest. This means it has incredible biodiversity, with many different plants and animals. The state is also home to many rivers.

Some of the important rivers flowing through Acre include the Juruá, Purus River, Acre River, Tarauacá, Muru, Embirá, and Xapuri. These rivers are vital for transportation and the local ecosystem.

Acre's Economy

The economy of Acre is mainly based on a few key activities. These include agriculture, which means growing crops. Another important part is cattle animal husbandry, which is raising animals like cows.

Acre is also known for rubber production. Rubber comes from trees and was historically very important for the region's economy.

A Bit of History

For a long time, until the early 20th century, Acre was actually part of Bolivia. However, many Brazilian people had moved to Acre since the 19th century. These Brazilians wanted Acre to be an independent state.

In 1889, Bolivia tried to take full control of the area again. This led to some fights and disagreements.

Finally, on November 17, 1903, Acre officially became a Brazilian territory. Later, on June 15, 1962, it was fully unified and became a state of Brazil, just like it is today.


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Acre | Alagoas | Amapá | Amazonas | Bahia | Ceará | Espírito Santo | Goiás | Maranhão | Mato Grosso | Mato Grosso do Sul | Minas Gerais | Pará | Paraíba | Paraná | Pernambuco | Piauí | Rio de Janeiro | Rio Grande do Norte | Rio Grande do Sul | Rondônia | Roraima | Santa Catarina | São Paulo | Sergipe | Tocantins
Federal District: Brazilian Federal District



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