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Bahia, state, BrazilBahia (bäē`yə), state (1991 pop. 11,867,991), 216,612 sq mi (559,921 sq km), E Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean. Salvador Salvador (săl`vədôr', Port...... Click the link for more information. (also called Bahia) is the capital. Bahia, city, BrazilBahia, city, Brazil: see Salvador, Brazil.BahiaState (pop., 2003 est.: 13,435,612), eastern Brazil. It covers an area of 218,029 sq mi (564,693 sq km), and its capital is Salvador. The major river is the São Francisco. The Portuguese first entered the region in 1501, through the bay where Salvador is now located. Colonization began in the coastal region; the discovery of gold and gems in the Diamantina Upland attracted more settlers in the 18th century. A state since 1889, Bahia is rich in mineral resources, including petroleum, natural gas, lead, copper, chromium, and tin. Its heavy industries include petroleum refining and ironworks. It is also an important agricultural producer. Bahia 1. a state of E Brazil, on the Atlantic coast. Capital: Salvador. Pop.: 13 323 212 (2002). Area: about 562 000 sq. km (217 000 sq. miles) 2. the former name of San Salvador 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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