State (pop., 2000: 13,066,764), eastern Brazil. It covers an area of 219,034 sq mi (567,295 sq km), and its capital is Salvador. The major river is the São Francisco. The Portuguese first entered the region in 1501, through the bay where Salvador is now located. Colonization began in the coastal region; the discovery of gold and gems in the Diamantina Upland attracted more settlers in the 18th century. A state since 1889, Bahia is rich in mineral resources, including petroleum, natural gas, lead, copper, chrome, and tin. Its heavy industries include petroleum refining and ironworks. It is also an important agricultural producer
A state on the central east coast of Brazil Has a renowned celebration for Carnaval with a style distinct from the ostentatious parades in Rio
A province in eastern Brazil that gives its name to a hybrid of the forastero cacao bean Bahia beans have a strong flavor and are usually blended with other beans
Fransızca - İngilizce
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