Why are 7 of the 10 largest cities in Brazil within 30 miles of the Atlantic Coast?
Because, Northeast Brazil is strategically located in the center of the eastern coast of the country. The coast of the Northeast was the stage for the first economic activity of the country, namely the extraction and export of pau Brasil, or brazilwood. At the seaside and the continental platform of the Region, the main activity is the exploitation of oil, which is later processed in the State of Bahia. Major industries (clothing, food, small machinery) are in the main metropolitan areas of Northeast. Every day, important investors from many countries come to this region to search for new opportunities. The governments try to motivate the incoming of new investments, based on the needs of its states. Guided tours and tourism, including accommodations, sightseeing, and ease of access are today big draws for tourists and bring in large revenue. The economy is based on tourism in coastal or historical cities and this tourist industry is based mainly on the multitude of beautiful sandy bea
