Ceará

The state of Ceará extends across 148,920 square kilometers, featuring a diverse landscape of coastal areas, mountains, plateaus, and semi-arid regions.

Portuguese colonization of Ceará began in 1534, leading to the establishment of military bases to prevent French invasions along the northeastern coast.

The Federal University of Ceará, established in 1954 in Fortaleza, serves as a primary center for education and research in northeastern Brazil.

The capital city Fortaleza contains the Pinto Martins International Airport, providing direct flights to multiple destinations across Brazil and other countries.

The state maintains 55 percent of Brazil's scrublands and receives abundant sunshine throughout the year, earning its designation as the Land of Light.

Location: Brazil

Inception: 1891

Capital city: Fortaleza

Elevation above the sea: 279 m

Part of: Northeast Region

Shares border with: Rio Grande do Norte, Piauí, Paraíba, Pernambuco

Address: Ceará, Brazil

Website: http://ceara.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -5.20000,-39.30000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:09