Ceará facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
State of Ceará
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| Motto(s):
Terra da Luz (Land of Light)
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Location of State of Ceará in Brazil
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| Country |  Brazil |
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| Capital and Largest City | Fortaleza | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 146,348.3 km2 (56,505.4 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 17th | ||
| Population
(2012)
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| • Total | 8,606,005 | ||
| • Rank | 8th | ||
| • Density | 58.804954/km2 (152.30413/sq mi) | ||
| • Density rank | 11th | ||
| Demonym(s) | Cearense | ||
| GDP | |||
| • Year | 2011 | ||
| • Total | R$ 84,360,000,000 (12th) | ||
| • Per capita | R$ 9,666 (List of Brazilian states by gross domestic product) | ||
| HDI | |||
| • Year | 2005 | ||
| • Category | 0,723 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-3 (BRT) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-02 (Brasília Summer) | ||
| Postal Code |
60000-000 to 63990-000
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| ISO 3166 code | BR-CE | ||
| Website | ceara.gov.br | ||
Ceará is a vibrant state located in the northeastern part of Brazil. It sits right on the Atlantic coast, boasting many beautiful beaches. This makes Ceará a very popular place for tourism, attracting visitors from all over the world. Its capital city is Fortaleza, a large and exciting place.
Discovering Ceará's Location
Ceará covers a large area of about 148,016 square kilometers. To its east, it shares borders with the states of Rio Grande do Norte and Paraíba. To the south, you'll find the state of Pernambuco. On its western side, Ceará borders Piauí. The northern border of Ceará is the vast Atlantic Ocean.
The Capital City: Fortaleza
The biggest and most important city in Ceará is Fortaleza. It serves as the state's capital. Fortaleza is known for its lively culture, historic sites, and stunning beaches. It's a hub for business and tourism in the region.
| States of Brazil |  |
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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 | |
Images for kids
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Panorama of Fortaleza in 1811.
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Map of Ceara State in 1924, (Portuguese edition)
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Campo do Prado in 1927
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Fortaleza in 1980
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Colégio Militar de Fortaleza
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German culture house in Fortaleza
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José de Alencar Theatre in Fortaleza
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Map showing indigenous groups in Ceará.
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City Fortaleza.
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Cashew in Ceará
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J Macêdo, one of the largest pasta industries in Brazil.
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Public Library of Sobral.
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Academic Building at UNILAB.
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Guaramiranga, in Maciço de Baturité, Ceará
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Canoa Quebrada Beach in Aracati
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View of Fortaleza's International Airport.
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View of Fortaleza's BR-116 entrance.
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Port of Fortaleza
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Arena Castelão in Fortaleza
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UNILAB
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See also
In Spanish: Ceará para niños
