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Located
in the heart of the largest forest in the world, Amazonas is the largest
state of Brazil. It has one of the most varied biodiversities of the
planet, and is always drawing the attention of non-governmental
organisations and environmentalists that fight for economic and regional
development without affecting this unique ecosystem.
At
the margin of Negro River, the state’s capital,
Manaus,
represents an important center of ecological tourism. One of its most
sought-after attractions is Ponta Negra Beach, 13 km from the city centre.
There, the sand invades Negro River bed, composing a beautiful contrast
with the dark water during ebb tide. Another tour place is the vast forest
that belongs to the National Institute of Amazon Researches (INPA), a
complex composed of a diversified Botanic Garden, rich in flora species of
Amazon, and a Zoo with native animals, including some types in extinction.
Occupied
mostly by the Amazon Forest, the State of Amazonas is fully cut by Amazon
River basin. Its surface features include flood lands, plain areas and low
plateaus or solid ground. Besides, Amazon has trees up to 20 meters high.
However, lower species, between two and three meters high are also common
in the region, with such low and dense branches that make it difficult to
penetrate into the forest.
The
several areas protected by the state include the National Park of Pico da
Neblina and the Ecological Park of Janauary, which is covered by solid
ground woods, flood land woods and plain areas, and where a canoe ride
showing the water lilies is the greatest attraction of the tour. In this
area, the visitor can also go to the National Park of Jaú,
the largest forest reserve of the continent; and the City of
Barcelos, the place to stay when visiting the Park.
The
ecological tourism is the great attraction of the tours through the
Amazon. The most sought-after tours include the Reserve of Mamirauá
and Humaitá, where the greatest attraction is the sport
fishing in Roosevelt River. The tours include boat rides, overnight at
forest lodges and forest hikes. Most of the tours has a specialised guide.
The
State of Amazonas was the first to offer forest lodges, built at the
margin of rivers or floating on the waters of a lake, in the middle of the
forest. The state also holds one of the greatest folkloric festivals of
the country: Parintins, which combines music, dance and
all culture roots of the state.
The
state’s economy mainly relies on the extraction activities: mining,
primary industry and fishing, as well as the high-technology industrial
center. Its main agricultural products are: orange, cassava, rice and
banana. Minerals include limestone, gypsum and tin (metal). In its
industrial park, highlights to the production of electrical and
communication materials, the metallurgic industry and mineral extraction,
the manufacture of watches and the food and beverage industry.
The
largest biodiversity of the planet is present across the State of
Amazonas, ensuring great surprised to its visitors. Come see, and become a
fan!
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