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State of Paraíba

Brazilian state
Paraíba, a state in Brazil's Northeast, is known for its tropical coastline and Portuguese colonial architecture. The capital, João Pessoa, has beaches like Manaíra and Tambau, plus offshore reef-lined dive sites. By the Paraíba River, the city's...
Capital: João Pessoa
Area: 21,847 mi²
Population: 3.944 million (Jul 1, 2014)
Governor: João Azevêdo