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Pernambucano

Pernambucano is the Portuguese demonym for people from Pernambuco, a state in the Northeast region of Brazil. The masculine form is pernambucano, the feminine pernambucana; the plural forms are pernambucanos and pernambucanas. The term also functions as an adjective for things related to Pernambuco, including its culture, history, and geography.

Pernambuco lies along the Atlantic coast, with its capital in Recife and the historic city of Olinda

Culturally, Pernambucanos are associated with distinctive traditions such as frevo and maracatu, vibrant forms of music

In sports, the Campeonato Pernambucano is the state football championship, contested by clubs such as Sport

Notable Pernambucanos include Joaquim Nabuco, a 19th-century abolitionist and diplomat, and poet João Cabral de Melo

nearby.
The
state
has
a
diverse
economy
that
includes
ports,
industry,
agriculture,
and
services,
and
it
features
a
metropolitan
coastline
as
well
as
inland
cities
and
rural
areas.
The
population
is
culturally
diverse,
reflecting
a
long
history
of
Indigenous,
African,
and
European
influences.
and
dance
tied
to
the
region’s
Carnival.
The
state
is
also
known
for
regional
cuisine,
including
bolo
de
rolo,
carne
de
sol,
and
other
dishes
rooted
in
sugar-plantation
and
rural
cooking.
Pernambuco
has
played
a
significant
role
in
Brazilian
literature,
music,
and
art,
with
historic
architecture
in
cities
like
Olinda
and
Recife
drawing
visitors
from
around
the
world.
Recife,
Santa
Cruz,
and
Náutico.
The
term
Pernambucano
is
commonly
used
in
sports
journalism
to
describe
players
or
teams
associated
with
Pernambuco.
Neto,
among
others
who
have
contributed
to
Brazilian
culture
and
public
life.