Integrated Administrative Region of the Polo Petrolina and Juazeiro, Metropolitan development region in Pernambuco and Bahia, Brazil
The Integrated Administrative Region of the Polo Petrolina and Juazeiro spans eight municipalities across Pernambuco and Bahia in northeastern Brazil. It sits along the São Francisco River, forming a connected area that bridges two states.
The region was established in 2001 to strengthen economic cooperation between Pernambuco and Bahia. This decision aimed to create better links between the two states and support shared development.
The region shows influences from indigenous roots, African heritage, and European settlement in its local traditions and celebrations. You can see these mixed cultures reflected in how people celebrate together throughout the year.
The region is connected by the President Dutra Bridge and served by an international airport in Petrolina. The São Francisco River also functions as a travel route, offering alternative ways to move through the area.
The area produces millions of liters of wine yearly through specialized irrigation methods that make large-scale production possible. This farming success has turned it into one of Brazil's major centers for fruit growing and agricultural exports.
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