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State of Brazil
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Paraiba (Portuguese: Paraíba) is a state in Northeast Brazil. The state is a tourist and industrial hotspot; it is known for its cultural heritage, amenable climate and geographical features, ranging from the seaside beaches to the Borborema Plateau.
Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 8 km (5 mi) from downtown João Pessoa.
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the state capital has beautiful historic buildings and few foreigners
has countrywide fame for midwinter parties, Festa Junina or São João, in June, and hosts a large out-of-season carnival, Micarande, in April, and a few rodeos throughout the year
Conde is a town of 25,000 people (2020) in Paraíba. It is 6 km inland from the Tambaba Beach, and another 6 km passing four other beaches to the north of Tambaba.
known for its fossil sites (Vale dos Dinossauros)
an area that contains many fossilized dinosaur tracks
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