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Amapá is a state located in the far north of Brazil.

It sits near the Atlantic Ocean to the east. To the north, it shares a 730 km border with French Guiana. Suriname is also nearby to the northwest. The state is the eighteenth-largest in Brazil by area. However, it is the second-least populous state in the country. Most people live in the capital city, Macapá.

Visata de dentro da Fortaleza de São José de Macapá
Visata de dentro da Fortaleza de São José de Macapá

This city grew around the old São José de Macapá fort.

Nature is the most important part of this region. About 90 percent of the land is covered by the Amazon rainforest. This means the area is very green and full of life. In fact, 70 percent of the forest is still unexplored. The Tumucumaque Mountains National Park is a very special place. It was established in 2002 as the largest tropical forest park in the world.

Global Forest Change tree-cover loss year in Amapá, 2001-2024
Global Forest Change tree-cover loss year in Amapá, 2001-2024

Near the coast, you can find beaches and swamps. These areas mix salt and fresh water together. This mix is a perfect home for many different animals.

The weather in Amapá is mostly warm and wet. It has a tropical monsoon climate.

Amapá Köppen
Amapá Köppen

This means there is heavy rainfall for most of the year. There is only a short dry season. Because it is so wet, the plants grow very well. The state has a very low rate of forest loss. Only about 2 percent of the original plants have been lost. This helps keep the ecosystem healthy and strong.

The history of Amapá involves many different lands. Long ago, the region was called Portuguese Guiana. It was part of the State of Brazil under Portugal. Later, the area became part of Pará. It became a separate territory in 1943. Finally, it became its own state in 1988.

Dia do Índio no Manga Amapá Brazil
Dia do Índio no Manga Amapá Brazil

In the past, people sent wood and fish to Europe. Later, finding gold and rubber changed the area again. In 1945, people found manganese in Serra do Navio. This mineral became a major part of the economy.

Today, many people live in the urban areas. About 93.7 percent of the people live in cities like Macapá and Santana. The people of Amapá speak Portuguese in school. They also learn French because they are so close to French Guiana. Some people even speak a special language called Lanc-Patuá. There are also indigenous groups like the Wayampi living there.

Many people use the Macapá International Airport to travel. The state also uses ferries to reach other places by water.

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