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  Rio Grande do Norte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Rio Grande do Norte is dominated by its coastline.
Fruit is also grown in Rio Grande do Norte, with the state supplying 70% of Brazil's melons, and the state is famed for its mango and cashew fields.
Rio Grande do Norte at Embassy of Brazil in London (in English)
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rio_Grande_do_Norte   (797 words)

  
 Natal, Rio Grande do Norte - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Natal is the capital city of Rio Grande do Norte, a north eastern state in Brazil.
Natal lies on the Atlantic Ocean, by the mouth of the Potengi river.
Last century, Natal benefited from the growth of the industries of salt (the north of Rio Grande do Norte is the largest producer in Brazil) and petroleum (the largest inland Brazilian reserves are in the State).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Natal,_Brazil   (677 words)

  
 ipedia.com: Rio Grande do Norte Article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Rio Grande do Norte is one of the states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the edge of the South American continent.
What is today Rio Grande do Norte was originally settled by the French, probably sometime between 1535 and 1598.
For a long time starting in 1633, Rio Grande do Norte was under Dutch control, and under this colonial master, the economy flourished, with vast sugarcane fields being planted and many cattle being raised.
www.ipedia.com /rio_grande_do_norte.html   (558 words)

  
 Natal, capital city of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Known as Sun of the City, Natal is rapidly becoming of of the main tourist destinations in Brazil, both for Brazilians and for foreigner travellers; it´s easy to understand why: Natal has beautiful beaches, blue and warm sea, dunes and sun the whole year.
During the 17th century, Natal was invaded and occupied by the Dutch.
The main urban beaches are Forte, Meio, Artistas and Areia Preta and Ponta Negra; in Ponta Negra, one may glimpse the hill of Careca, an enormous sand dune partially covered with vegetation which became the principal landmark of the city.
www.v-brazil.com /tourism/rio-grande-do-norte/natal.html   (428 words)

  
 Natal Beaches, Rio Grande do Norte Beaches, Beaches South of Natal
Praia do Meio stretches from the fort to the headland of the Ladeira do Sol, and Praia da Areia Preta curves between the headland and the lighthouse.
Technically, the Praia do Meio is composed of three beaches: the small Praia do Forte next to the fort, the Praia do Meio and the Praia dos Artistas.
Natal's most famous beach zone on the other side of the Potengi river is about a 25 minute, well-marked drive from Natal.
www.carnaval.com /brazil/natal/beaches   (1692 words)

  
 Real Estate in Natal, Brazil
The first 40 km south of Natal are packed with simple weekend homes for the Brazilian market, and although a handful of apartment condominiums are being developed around Buzios and Pirangi, the massive presence of poor property is a handicap for this region to improve quickly.
However, a large resort with 5 km of beach is and a marina is still possible in Tibau do Sul, just a few miles north of Pipa; and a Brazilian resort developer is negociating a large area further south.
As a result of all this, the north of Natal is quite interesting for developers, resorts and speculative investors.
www.brazilestates.com /locations/natal.htm   (546 words)

  
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Rio Grande do Norte in the North-East of Brazil has a population of 2.5 million people with a medium income per capita of R$ 176,21 (2000).
According to the UNDP development index Rio Grande do Norte is one of the states considered to have a medium development index.
The political situation in Natal and Rio Grande do Norte is stable and is not thought to be as corrupt as some other states in the North-East.
www.internationalservice.org.uk /jobs/pages/job_descrip_word/canto_jovem_organisational_capacity_builder.doc   (2279 words)

  
 Natal, Brazil
Natal, capital of Rio Grande do Norte, lies 537km/334mi south-east of Fortaleza, 185km/115mi north of João Pessoa and 297km/185mi north of Recife.
It was founded on Christmas Day (in Portuguese "Natal") in 1599 on the banks of the Rio Potengi, later extending as far as the Atlantic coast.
Thirty years later the whole of Rio Grande do Norte was racked by the "Guerra dos Bárbaros", the worst native rising ever experienced in Brazil.
www.planetware.com /brazil/natal-bra-rn-n.htm   (174 words)

  
 Accommodation in Natal and Cheap Travel to Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil :-) Hospitality Club   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
This is the capital of the Rio Grande do Norte.
Known as the sun capital, Natal is the gateway to some of Brazil's most beautiful beaches, such as those of the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, in the state of Pernambuco, and a succession of beaches that stretch north and south of the capital of the state of Rio Grande do Norte.
The history of Natal is strongly related to the history of Rio Grande do Norte State.
www.hospitalityclub.org /hc/hcworld.php?city=1447   (1453 words)

  
 HRW: Behind Bars in Brazil (Abuses by Guards and Police)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The most extreme example of police control of the prison system is that of Rio Grande do Norte, a small northeastern state with a relatively small inmate population.
Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost state, has given over control of five of its prisons-the five most unmanageable facilities-to the state military police.
While most observers, and even some prisoners, agreed that the military police in Rio Grande do Sul have been an improvement over the corrupt and abusive civilian guards they replaced, their presence in the prisons is said to violate a state constitutional provision that limits their prison responsibilities to providing external security.
www.hrw.org /reports98/brazil/Brazil-09.htm   (10135 words)

  
 Museum Camara Cascudo - Natal, Rio Grande do Norte
The drawings are reproduction of actual paintings found in the region of Apodi, west of Rio Grande do Norte.
A replica of the Caverna do Olho D´Água da Escada (Cave of Water Eye) was mounted on the Museum.
The cane cane juice was then conveyed to large tanks, and from the tanks to large pans; the juice was cooked until the juice evaporated and the sugar was left.
www.natal-brazil.com /entertainment/museum-camara-cascudo.html   (768 words)

  
 Brazil - BRAZZIL - Natal, Rio Grande do Norte. Nothing's Happening Here - Impressions - November 2000
Brazil - BRAZZIL - Natal, Rio Grande do Norte.
As we roll towards the coast it seems that Natal has been built solely from the outskirts of other towns, it is the ultimate suburban nightmare.
The guidebooks tout Natal as one of the beach capitals of the Northeast.
www.brazil-brasil.com /pages/p38nov00.htm   (3485 words)

  
 Natal Airport & Transit Guide
Rio Branco", "Cidade Alta" and "Ribeira" are the most common.
Natal's main thoroughfare is the Avenida Rio Branco, which runs past the oldest part of the city, Cidade Alta, and terminates just to the right of this square, Pra?a Augusto Severo,
Several bus routes run from the centre to the Rodovi?ria, taking at least half an hour and often longer because of their circuitous routes; buses marked "Cidade de Esperan?a" are the most direct.
www.carnaval.com /brazil/natal/airport   (406 words)

  
 General Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
With 656,000 inhabitants (1996), Natal is situated 297 km from Recife, 2625 km from Rio de Janeiro and 2507 km from Brasilia.
Also in Natal there is a local legislation pertaining to the rights of people with special needs.
Actually, among the Brazilian tourist cities, Natal is the first to have specific laws to promote the rights of persons with special needs.
www.isaac2004.fee.unicamp.br /ginfo.php?lingua=en   (636 words)

  
 Southern Beaches, Natal
On the stretch of coast between Natal and the border of Paraíba state are some of the most attractive beaches in the state.
At Nísia Floresta are the beaches of Cotovelo (20km/12.4mi), Pirangi do Norte (24km/15mi), with a huge cashew-tree, and Pirangi do Sul (30km/19mi), with basins of crystal-clear water.
The beaches of Búzios, Tabatinga and Timbaú do Sul are respectively 35km/22mi, 40km/25mi and 73km/45mi from Natal.
www.planetware.com /natal/southern-beaches-bra-rn-nsb.htm   (123 words)

  
 Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, and Natal, its capital city: travel guide
Rio Grande do Norte is the Portuguese for "Long River of the North"; notice that Brazil has also an State called Rio Grande do Sul.
Except for the eastern coast, the State of Rio Grande do Norte is in the semi-arid zone, meaning that rains are scarce and irregulars.
Because of climate and soil, the culture of sugar cane in the State, during the colonial times, was restricted to just the southern half of the eastern coast (up until Goianinha); a consequence is that the influence of fl people is felt less intensely than in Paraíba, Pernambuco and Bahia.
www.v-brazil.com /tourism/rio-grande-do-norte   (208 words)

  
 Brazil - brol.com - Tickets, Tours, Amazon and Pantanal Ecotourism, Hotels, Carnival, Lodge
The beautiful, sunny, exuberant Rio and it's privileged geography gathered with the elegance, architecture and history of Buenos Aires
Combine Rio, a unique city among the cities of the world, an intricate weaving of man and nature, and Salvador, synonymous with "soul", history, fl culture, music and poetry.
Includes RT air from New York or Miami; RT airport/hotel transfers; guided city tour; 7 nights hotel; air from Rio to Iguassu; daily breakfast.
www.brol.com /~brol/guide/guide_nordeste/brguide_natal.html   (229 words)

  
 UFO in the Rio Grande do Norte   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
The Diario de Natal Newspaper released on july 06, that a UFO was filmed.
The place was the city of Jardim das Piranhas, Rio Grande do Norte.
The young cameraman sad that the thing a white orb and them became red, with a green circle around the hole, that chaneged it's colors.
www.ufoinfo.com /news/rio_grande.html   (275 words)

  
 Rio Grande Do Norte: Insights on Rio   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
RIO GRANDE CITY a ' Crossing Main Street on Tuesday afternoon may have amounted to casting a vote in the city alderman race.
DEL NORTE - A failed mill levy increase has put Rio Grande County into a bad position, one that means an $850,000 budget deficit in the adopted 2006 budget.
Rio Grande County lent its support Wednesday to a Valley company's plan to put a biodiesel plant in Monte Vista at the county commissioners' meeting.
riograndedonorte.fellrio.com   (1665 words)

  
 Beach Vacation Rental in Natal Rio Grande Do Norte Brazil - Luxurious Beachhouse at Beachhouse.com
Natal, the City of the Sun (more then 3000 sun hours a year), is a major tourist destination in Brazil.
This luxurious villa is situated between Parambuzios and buzios beach (20 min from Natal, and airport), with great views of the Atlantic Ocean, offering cooling sea breezes.
Maid: who will do cleaning of the house and provide a lovely breakfast every morning, as well as take care of any laundry you might have.
www.beachhouse.com /9482.htm   (670 words)

  
 Motorcycle Tour Project - Natal, RN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
With operations based in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, the actual tours will start in either Porto Seguro, Bahia on the south end, or at Fortaleza, Ceará, on the north end.
The first company to be set up in Rio Grande do Norte to international standards (by Edna Reid - orginally registered asAnde Turismo in 1986), ABTC offers top quality, concerning equipment and services, "soft adventures" on a comfortable basis, and deems to serve a wide range of clients, not only the young and athletic.
Following the Brazilian rodeo circuit (vaquejada), which is another hobby of mine, I rode a Honda 350 all over the states of Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará, Pernabuco and Paraíba.
www.andetur.com.br /us/Brazil/Projects/moto-project.htm   (3173 words)

  
 Birdwatching Trip Report from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Birdwatching Trip Report from Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte (province), Brazil - December 2004
One day I went with my wife into the countryside where she was going to ride a horse.  While she was doing this, I took time to search around the farm area for birds for about 2-3 hours.
www.birdtours.co.uk /tripreports/brazil/braz14/natal-04.htm   (120 words)

  
 Natal - Rio Grande do Norte   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Negra is a relatively deserted stretch of sand dunes south of town (except on weekends, when the dunes are hopping with crowds), 'in-town' is the Praia do Maio, a broad beach protected by a reef and the star-shaped 16th-century Fortaleza dos Reis Magos (Fort of the Magi).
The lighthouse of Mae Luiza affords great views of Natal and the surrounding beaches.
Natal offers access to many attractive beach areas both to the North and to the South.
www.andetur.com.br /us/brazil/northeast/rn-natal.htm   (162 words)

  
 Terra Brasilis - Rio Grande do Norte - Natal
Terra Brasilis - Rio Grande do Norte - Natal
A visit to the main tourist points in Natal - city of the sun - capital of the State of Rio Grande do Norte.
Located 60 km away from Natal, this beach is a quiet place, almost lost in the past.
www.terrabrasilis.tur.br /rgn/paci.htm   (590 words)

  
 Natal Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Natal | Rio Grande do Norte Brazil
Unfortunately, we don't yet have any user reviews about Natal.
The 3 star Tulip Inn Pontenji Flat in Natal is a quality hotel which has a central city center location.
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Natal, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your Rio Grande do Norte visit.
www.simplehotels.com /en/br/natal   (131 words)

  
 Arrival | Northeast | Brazil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Natal's airport, Augusto Severo, is about 15km south of the centre on the BR-101 highway; a taxi to the centre will cost you about $18, or you can catch the bus marked "Parnamirim-Natal".
Natal's main thoroughfare is the Avenida Rio Branco, which runs past the oldest part of the city, Cidade Alta, and terminates just to the right of a scruffy square, Praca Augusto Severo, site of the useful local bus station.
The main post office is on block 5 of Avenida Rio Branco, with the Banco do Brasil next door.
www.travelingo.org /south-america/brazil/northeast/r...o-norte/natal/guide/64979   (470 words)

  
 Natal hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Rio Grande Do Norte, by All-Hotels(tm)
Making a last minute travel reservation with all-hotels is simple: just choose the hotel room for your Rio Grande Do Norte vacation and book a room rate that suits your budget.
Quality Suites Natal is located in the best area of Negra Beach, only 100 meters from the beach, surrounded by the best...
This is a very basic hotel, suitable for budget travellers who wants to enjoy Natal from the heart.
www.all-hotels.com /south_america/brazil/rio_grande_do_norte/natal_m1.htm   (652 words)

  
 Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte Public Relations Firms - Publicity Firms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte Public Relations Firms - Publicity Firms
Natal, Rio Grande Do Norte PR Firm Directory
Click here to learn more about why a Marketingtool.com Natal publicity firm featured listing is one of the best methods of advertising your business.
www.marketingtool.com /channel/pr/b.461.g.11353.html   (181 words)

  
 Portafolio
It does not matter how, alone or with somebody, but what is important, healthful and pleasant is to feel the sand under one's feet and listening to the sound of the waves.
Place the pictures were shoot: Northeast of Brazil, state of Rio Grande do Norte (Photo 1-4) and Alagoas state (Photo 5).
Lugar donde se tomaron las fotos: Noreste de Brasil, Estados de Rio Grande do Norte (fotos 1-4) y Alagoas (foto 5).
www.zonezero.com /comunity/portfolios/paisaje/francisco/1en.html   (168 words)

  
 Hotel Parque da Costeira, Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, South America Timeshare Resort - RedWeek.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-18)
Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, South America 59090-082
Located on the northeastern coast of Brazil, in the city of Natal, Hotel Parque Da Costeira coax vacationers to the areas's white sand dunes and pristine beaches.
Or hop in a buggy and ride around Natal's serene landscape, which features sun, surf, and natural pools.
www.redweek.com /resort/P3275   (136 words)

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