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Piaui

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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.



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The majority of workers came from the states of Maranhao and Piaui, but there was no transport available to take them back.
Residents took refuge on rooftops and in high trees when Cocal, a city of about 25,000 in the Piaui state, was flooded on Thursday.
In an interview with the January issue of Piaui, Lula admitted he read no newspapers, magazines, blogs or websites, not because he didn't have the time, but "because I have heartburn problems.
 
 
 
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