Paraíba do Norte River

The Paraíba do Norte River, also known simply as the Paraíba River, is a river in Paraíba state of northeastern Brazil. The river originates in the Borborema Plateau, and it flows northeast to empty into the Atlantic Ocean north of João Pessoa, the state capital. Its estuary, full of little islands—among them Restinga—is the habitat of a range of animal species, as well as a number of ecosystems such as: lakes, mangroves, the Atlantic Forest and salt marshes.

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Do Norte River

The Do Norte River is a river of Espírito Santo state in eastern Brazil.

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Do Norte River (Espírito Santo)

The Do Norte River (Espírito Santo) is a river of Espírito Santo state in eastern Brazil.

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Paraíba

Paraíba (Tupi: pa'ra a'íba: "bad for navigation"; Portuguese pronunciation: [paɾaˈiba]) 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.

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.

Paraíba (disambiguation)

Paraíba is a state in northeastern Brazil. It may also refer to: