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The Fernando de Noronha
Archipelago has an impressive beauty,

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the most beautiful beaches.

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

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

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Located in the Atlantic Ocean,

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Fernando de Noronha
is a Brazilian archipelago

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in the state of Pernambuco.

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Sighted for the first time
between 1500 and 1502,

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its discovery is attributed
to an expedition led by

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the explorer Fernão de Noronha.
Although there are controversies.

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

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on an expedition
carried out between 1503 and 1504.

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

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NOCECI
Travels

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Prison in paradise
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Fernando de Noronha was once a prison.

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Can you imagine
being detained in a place like this?

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As soon as,
the Portuguese took over the Island,

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they ordered
the construction of ten forts,

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preventing disembarkation
anywhere on the island.

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The prisoners
were sent in droves to Noronha,

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where many remained.

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

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when Brazil entered the Second World War.

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

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No babies are born in Noronha
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Giving birth
is prohibited in the archipelago.

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Therefore,
in the seventh month of pregnancy,

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all pregnant women
are forced to leave their homes,

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

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

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

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Wedding under the sea
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Fernando de Noronha is one of
the best destinations in the world

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for practicing diving,

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which has also served as a wedding venue.

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In 1991,

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an American couple
got married underwater in Ponta Sapata.

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In 2017,

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

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at about 53 feet depth.

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Most beautiful beach on the planet
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In Fernando de Noronha,

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Sancho beach has been
considered the best beach in the world

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

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The most expensive gasoline in Brazil
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Fernando de Noronha
has only one gas station.

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

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

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

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Mainly because
Noronha is hot all year round,

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not to mention the price of gas.

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

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just use your thumb and if not the first,

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the second motorized person will stop.

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

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Traveling turtles
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Fernando de Noronha is one of the largest

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Sea Turtle Sanctuary
under preservation in Brazil.

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

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

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at more than 132 ft deep.

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Shortest highway in Brazil
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BR-363 is the smallest
highway in our country.

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And despite being only
four and a half miles long,

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it's extremely important to the island,

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being today the main road
for tourists and local residents.

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

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This happens to protect sea turtles,

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

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Perfect weather
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The natives say that
Noronha has only two seasons.

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

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

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It rains sporadically,

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

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The average temperature is 82ºF.

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Did you already know
these interesting facts about

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Fernando de Noronha?

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