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Bahia

Bahia, officially the State of Bahia, is located in the northeastern region of Brazil along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the country’s largest states by area and population, with Salvador as its capital and largest city. The name derives from the Portuguese Baía de Todos os Santos (Bay of All Saints).

Historically, Bahia was inhabited by Indigenous peoples before European contact. It became a major center of

Geographically, Bahia ranges from a long Atlantic coastline to the inland Chapada Diamantina plateau. The coast

The economy is diverse, including agriculture (notably cacao on the southern coast, as well as sugarcane and

Culturally, Bahia preserves a rich Afro-Brazilian heritage with distinctive music, religious practices, and culinary traditions such

Portuguese
colonization
in
the
16th
century,
with
Salvador
founded
in
1549
as
the
colonial
capital
of
Brazil
for
over
a
century.
The
state
developed
a
large
Afro-Brazilian
cultural
heritage
due
to
the
importation
of
enslaved
Africans
to
work
on
sugarcane
and
cocoa
plantations,
a
legacy
that
shapes
music,
religion,
and
cuisine.
features
tropical
climates
with
year-round
warmth,
while
the
interior
includes
semi-arid
zones
known
as
the
sertão.
The
state
contains
several
protected
areas
and
biodiversity
hotspots.
fruits),
mining
and
manufacturing,
and
a
growing
services
sector.
The
Camaçari
Industrial
Complex
near
Salvador
is
among
Brazil’s
largest,
and
tourism
is
a
major
part
of
the
economy
due
to
beaches,
historic
sites,
and
natural
parks.
as
acarajé
and
moqueca.
The
Historic
Centre
of
Salvador
de
Bahia,
including
Pelourinho,
is
a
UNESCO
World
Heritage
Site.
The
state
is
known
for
its
Carnival
celebrations
and
regional
festivals.