Maranhão

The state stretches across 331,983 square kilometers of land, containing tropical forests in the north and Cerrado savannas in the southern region.

The French established the first European settlement in São Luís during 1594, followed by Portuguese control in 1615 and a brief Dutch occupation from 1641 to 1644.

The population of Maranhão includes a mix of 66.4% Brown, 20.1% White, and 12.6% Black residents, with Portuguese serving as the primary language.

The Itaqui port in São Luís functions as a major shipping center, connecting to interior regions through navigable rivers and an extensive railway network.

The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park contains extensive sand dunes that fill with rainwater, creating thousands of clear freshwater lagoons throughout the year.

Location: Brazil

Inception: 1889

Capital city: São Luís

Elevation above the sea: 134 m

Part of: Northeast Region

Shares border with: Pará, Tocantins, Piauí

Website: https://ma.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -6.18333,-45.60000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:08