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State of Pará

State of Pará

Brazilian state
Pará, a northern Brazilian state, is the site of Amazonia National Park. Protecting a vast swath of the dense, lush Amazon Rainforest, the park is home to thousands of wildlife species. Much of it floods annually, making remote areas accessible by...
Area: 481,700 mi²
Population: 8.074 million (Jul 1, 2014)
Governor: Helder Barbalho
Capital: Belém
Demonym: Paraense
Founded: March 24, 1928
Highest elevation (Serra do Buriti): 748 m (2,454 ft)