The Fernando de Noronha
Archipelago has an impressive beauty,

the most beautiful beaches.

Considered a paradise
is something that's nothing new to anyone,

but did you know that
the islands have some unusual facts?

Located in the Atlantic Ocean,

Fernando de Noronha
is a Brazilian archipelago

in the state of Pernambuco.

Sighted for the first time
between 1500 and 1502,

its discovery is attributed
to an expedition led by

the explorer Fernão de Noronha.
Although there are controversies.

However, it's known that the first
to describe it was Americo Vespucci,

on an expedition
carried out between 1503 and 1504.

In today's video: Ten incredible facts
about Fernando de Noronha

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Prison in paradise
1

Fernando de Noronha was once a prison.

Can you imagine
being detained in a place like this?

As soon as,
the Portuguese took over the Island,

they ordered
the construction of ten forts,

preventing disembarkation
anywhere on the island.

The prisoners
were sent in droves to Noronha,

where many remained.

The prison was built in 1737
and was only deactivated 200 years later,

when Brazil entered the Second World War.

This is when Noronha became
a base for the National Defense.

No babies are born in Noronha
2

Giving birth
is prohibited in the archipelago.

Therefore,
in the seventh month of pregnancy,

all pregnant women
are forced to leave their homes,

their families, and loved ones
to finish their pregnancy in Recife.

The government pays for tickets,
accommodation, and three meals a day

for the pregnant woman
and a companion till the baby is born.

Wedding under the sea
3

Fernando de Noronha is one of
the best destinations in the world

for practicing diving,

which has also served as a wedding venue.

In 1991,

an American couple
got married underwater in Ponta Sapata.

In 2017,

a couple from Fernando de Noronha
got married in a cave in Sapata,

at about 53 feet depth.

Most beautiful beach on the planet
4

In Fernando de Noronha,

Sancho beach has been
considered the best beach in the world

for five times, through public voting,
on the travel review website TripAdvisor.

The most expensive gasoline in Brazil
5

Fernando de Noronha
has only one gas station.

There you’ll find the most
expensive gasoline in our country.

The price can be fifty percent
higher than in Recife, the capital.

Ridesharing
6

Although the island is quite small,
walking there can be quite tiring.

Mainly because
Noronha is hot all year round,

not to mention the price of gas.

In case you're tired of walking
and want to get a ride, sure thing,

just use your thumb and if not the first,

the second motorized person will stop.

This is because ridesharing
is very common and costumery in Noronha.

Traveling turtles
7

Fernando de Noronha is one of the largest

Sea Turtle Sanctuary
under preservation in Brazil.

The archipelago has one of
the most crystal-clear seas on the planet.

The water is so clear
that it's possible to see marine life

at more than 132 ft deep.

Shortest highway in Brazil
8

BR-363 is the smallest
highway in our country.

And despite being only
four and a half miles long,

it's extremely important to the island,

being today the main road
for tourists and local residents.

Some beaches close at 6pm
9

In Fernando de Noronha,
many beaches are closed, after 6pm.

This happens to protect sea turtles,

which arrive on the sands
to lay their eggs shortly after sunset.

Perfect weather
10

The natives say that
Noronha has only two seasons.

A dry season from August to February,
and a rainy season from March to July.

But being in the rainy season
does not mean it will rain every day.

It rains sporadically,

and even during this period
you can still enjoy good sunny days.

The average temperature is 82ºF.

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these interesting facts about

Fernando de Noronha?

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