Nova Iguaçu
Nova Iguaçu is a city of the Brésil, located in the State of Rio de Janeiro of the South-eastern area.
Situation
The city belongs to the Baixada Fluminense, small historical area immediately in the north of Rio de Janeiro; the city is bordering on Rio besides. In spite of its very urban position, a third of the territory is covered by the forest. It is sprinkled by small coastal rivers of which Igaçu, and tributary tributaries of the Baie of Guanabara and that of Sepetiba.History
The site was occupied by the Amerindian S before the arrival of Portuguese colonists. These Amerindians were combined to the French colonists come in bay from Rio for an attempt from establishment in Brazil at the 16th century. Victorious Portuguese (the Amerindians were exterminated), the place became a city thriving on the way of export of the Or of the Minas Gerais. The culture of the Canne to sugar will allow a rise even more important, which was strongly opposed by the arrival of the railroad which chooses another layout. The culture of the orange is not enough to mitigate this decline.Economy
August 1stMayors
Demography
See too
- Nova Iguaçu Futebol Clube, local football club
- Cities of Brazil
External bonds
- Official site of the city
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