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Economy
Ceará contributes largely to the overall
Brasilian economy leading with the service
sector at 56.7%, industrial sector at 37.9%,
and agricultural sector at 5.4%. Ceará has
traditionally been known as an agricultural
state and today exports primarily leather,

crustaceans, woven cotton, cashews, fruit
juices, honey, and carnauba wax. After the
military regime of 1964-1985, the industrial
sector grew immensely and remains a
huge component of their economy today.
Music
One musical style that is popular throughout Ceará is forró. Here is a band, Falamansa, from
Fortaleza, Ceará that plays forró.

Food
When it comes to food, there are many similarities with food from around Brasil that has
already been mentioned in this class. Here is an awesome article mentioning more traditional
food that pertains to Fortaleza and Brasil in general. The central Fortalezence dish is called
Paçoca and is made of beef, red onion, and cassava flour.
https://theculturetrip.com/south-america/brazil/articles/8-traditional-foods-you-have-to-try-
when-in-fortaleza/
Star Cities

1. Municipio Fortaleza (capital)

Acquario Fortaleza
2. Jericoacoara
Praia Jericoacoara
Jijoca de Jericoacoara

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