Roraima

Roraima extends across 224,301 square kilometers of territory at the northernmost point of Brazil, bordering Venezuela and Guyana with diverse landscapes and ecosystems.

The territory transformed from a Portuguese colonial captaincy to an official Brazilian state in 1988, marking a significant administrative change in the northern region.

Indigenous communities, including Yanomami and Wapichana tribes, maintain their traditions and ways of life throughout the extensive natural reserves of the state.

The capital city of Boa Vista serves as the main gateway for international trade and houses governmental institutions that manage state affairs.

The state contains numerous rivers, including the Branco, Takutu, and Uraricoera, which form part of the extensive Amazon River basin network.

Location: Brazil

Inception: October 5, 1988

Capital city: Boa Vista

Elevation above the sea: 104 m

Part of: North Region

Shares border with: Pará, Amazonas, Bolívar, Cuyuni-Mazaruni, Potaro-Siparuni, Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo

Website: http://portal.rr.gov.br

GPS coordinates: 2.13333,-61.35000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:18