about Recife.

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Meaning: Reef
Region: Northeast of Brazil
Population4,136,506 inhabitants
State: Pernambuco
Known as: the Brazilian Venice
Known for producing: cane
Pernambuco has: the best beach in Brazil- Porto de Galinhas
Climate:tropical, hot temperatures, humidity
History: Recife was the first area in Brazil to be colonized by the Portuguese.
Religion: according to Wiki, 68% Catholic.
Surfing: has been outlawed since 95' due to shark attacks.