Amapá

Amapá is a state in northern Brazil that borders French Guiana and Suriname, with its capital in Macapá. The region is defined by the Amazon River to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and contains large protected areas and river systems.

The area was elevated to statehood on October 5, 1988, after being administered as a federal territory. This transition gave the region greater autonomy and its own government within the Brazilian federation.

The state population combines indigenous communities, African descendants, and Brazilian immigrants, maintaining traditional festivals throughout municipalities.

The state is connected to other Brazilian cities through the airport in Macapá, with waterways playing a major role in local transport. Roads are limited, and many communities are best reached by boat or small aircraft.

The equator line runs through the state, allowing for a monument in Macapá where visitors can step between the northern and southern hemispheres. This geographic position contributes to year-round warm weather and distinctive biodiversity.

Location: Brazil

Inception: October 5, 1988

Capital city: Macapá

Elevation above the sea: 142 m

Reference: AP

Part of: North Region

Shares border with: Pará, Sipaliwini District, arrondissement of Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, arrondissement of Cayenne

Website: http://amapa.gov.br

GPS coordinates: 1.38333,-51.80000

Latest update: December 15, 2025 05:36