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The state of
Acre, known as the land of rubber and Chico Mendes, is
seeking another title: the land of green tourism.
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With only 2%
of its area of 143,000 km2 deforested, Amapá has the
lowest rate of destruction of the original vegetation
cover of any Brazilian state.
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Situated in
the heart of the greatest forest in the world, the
State of Amazonas is more than 1.5 million km2 in area,
equivalent to 18% of the total area of Brazil.
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The geography
of the state is notable for its numerous islands,
rivers, lakes, beaches and mountain ranges that are a
striking feature for visitors.
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Linking
Amazonia with the Brazil's western center, Rondônia
has been developing its economic and tourist potential
since 1982 when it ceased to be a territory and became
a state.
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Despite the
major expulsion of the native community that occurred
during the period of settlement, Roraima is one of the
Brazilian states that still has the largest Indian
population in the country.
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Tocantins
covers a transitional area between the Amazon Forest
and the Savannah, with vegetation and fauna belonging
to both eco-systems.
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