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Piauí (pyouē`), state (1991 pop. 2,582,137), 96,886 sq mi (250,935 sq km), NE Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean. Teresina Teresina , city (1991 pop. 599,272), capital of Piauí state, NE Brazil, on the Parnaíba River. It is the main commercial and agricultural distribution center in the Parnaíba valley; cattle, hides and skins, rice, wax, beans, and cassava are
..... Click the link for more information. is the capital. Piauí a state in northeastern Brazil, in the Parnaíba River basin. Area, 250,900 sq km. Population, 1,700,000 (1970). The capital and economic center is Teresina. There is pasturing of livestock in Piauí, and manioc, rice, and sugarcane are grown. Carnauba wax is produced. Industries include food processing, textiles, and leather footwear. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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