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Aracaju (ä'rəkəzh `), city (1996 pop. 426,581), capital of Sergipe state, E central Brazil, a port on the Sergipe River near the Atlantic Ocean. Mainly a commercial center, Aracaju has cotton-spinning and weaving industries. It also produces leather, salt, bananas, and chemicals. Limestone is found nearby. The city was founded in 1855, when it replaced São Cristovão as state capital. Aracaju is the site of the Federal Univ. of Sergipe.How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The company also has made inroads into the hotel industry: It owns a hotel and resort in Gramado, in southern Brazil, and expects soon to open the first Tahitian-style resort in Brazil--270 apartments and 50 bungalows on the water at Mosquero Beach, in the northeastern state of Aracaju. The carrier also began daily service from Salvador to Aracaju. Children <3 years of age attending two health centers, one public reference hospital (Joao Alves), and a private hospital in Aracaju were invited to participate in our study during April and May 2002. |
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