0:00:00.000,0:00:04.001 The Fernando de Noronha[br]Archipelago has an impressive beauty, 0:00:04.081,0:00:05.611 the most beautiful beaches. 0:00:05.691,0:00:09.221 Considered a paradise[br]is something that's nothing new to anyone, 0:00:09.314,0:00:13.314 but did you know that[br]the islands have some unusual facts? 0:00:13.392,0:00:15.292 Located in the Atlantic Ocean, 0:00:15.379,0:00:18.059 Fernando de Noronha[br]is a Brazilian archipelago 0:00:18.159,0:00:19.959 in the state of Pernambuco. 0:00:20.039,0:00:23.659 Sighted for the first time[br]between 1500 and 1502, 0:00:23.747,0:00:26.757 its discovery is attributed[br]to an expedition led by 0:00:26.837,0:00:30.889 the explorer Fernão de Noronha.[br]Although there are controversies. 0:00:30.959,0:00:34.514 However, it's known that the first[br]to describe it was Americo Vespucci, 0:00:34.604,0:00:38.744 on an expedition[br]carried out between 1503 and 1504. 0:00:38.824,0:00:43.723 In today's video: Ten incredible facts[br]about Fernando de Noronha 0:00:45.146,0:00:47.216 NOCECI[br]Travels 0:00:47.946,0:00:49.786 Prison in paradise[br]1 0:00:50.776,0:00:52.876 Fernando de Noronha was once a prison. 0:00:52.956,0:00:55.513 Can you imagine[br]being detained in a place like this? 0:00:55.593,0:00:58.066 As soon as,[br]the Portuguese took over the Island, 0:00:58.146,0:01:00.296 they ordered[br]the construction of ten forts, 0:01:00.386,0:01:02.986 preventing disembarkation[br]anywhere on the island. 0:01:03.065,0:01:05.885 The prisoners[br]were sent in droves to Noronha, 0:01:05.973,0:01:07.568 where many remained. 0:01:07.658,0:01:13.927 The prison was built in 1737[br]and was only deactivated 200 years later, 0:01:14.007,0:01:16.747 when Brazil entered the Second World War. 0:01:16.832,0:01:20.612 This is when Noronha became[br]a base for the National Defense. 0:01:20.692,0:01:22.522 No babies are born in Noronha[br]2 0:01:23.980,0:01:26.534 Giving birth[br]is prohibited in the archipelago. 0:01:26.612,0:01:28.982 Therefore,[br]in the seventh month of pregnancy, 0:01:29.064,0:01:32.206 all pregnant women[br]are forced to leave their homes, 0:01:32.303,0:01:36.200 their families, and loved ones[br]to finish their pregnancy in Recife. 0:01:36.278,0:01:40.461 The government pays for tickets,[br]accommodation, and three meals a day 0:01:40.557,0:01:43.606 for the pregnant woman[br]and a companion till the baby is born. 0:01:43.677,0:01:45.437 Wedding under the sea[br]3 0:01:46.687,0:01:49.957 Fernando de Noronha is one of[br]the best destinations in the world 0:01:50.044,0:01:51.644 for practicing diving, 0:01:51.726,0:01:54.386 which has also served as a wedding venue. 0:01:54.474,0:01:55.684 In 1991, 0:01:55.759,0:02:00.071 an American couple[br]got married underwater in Ponta Sapata. 0:02:00.164,0:02:01.534 In 2017, 0:02:01.609,0:02:05.896 a couple from Fernando de Noronha[br]got married in a cave in Sapata, 0:02:05.989,0:02:08.531 at about 53 feet depth. 0:02:09.454,0:02:11.244 Most beautiful beach on the planet[br]4 0:02:12.134,0:02:13.281 In Fernando de Noronha, 0:02:13.372,0:02:16.475 Sancho beach has been[br]considered the best beach in the world 0:02:16.555,0:02:21.995 for five times, through public voting,[br]on the travel review website TripAdvisor. 0:02:22.772,0:02:24.736 The most expensive gasoline in Brazil[br]5 0:02:25.672,0:02:28.381 Fernando de Noronha[br]has only one gas station. 0:02:28.468,0:02:31.898 There you’ll find the most[br]expensive gasoline in our country. 0:02:31.983,0:02:36.573 The price can be fifty percent[br]higher than in Recife, the capital. 0:02:37.379,0:02:38.609 Ridesharing[br]6 0:02:39.968,0:02:44.689 Although the island is quite small,[br]walking there can be quite tiring. 0:02:44.784,0:02:47.934 Mainly because[br]Noronha is hot all year round, 0:02:48.007,0:02:49.977 not to mention the price of gas. 0:02:50.061,0:02:53.723 In case you're tired of walking[br]and want to get a ride, sure thing, 0:02:53.796,0:02:56.786 just use your thumb and if not the first, 0:02:56.877,0:02:58.877 the second motorized person will stop. 0:02:58.956,0:03:02.479 This is because ridesharing[br]is very common and costumery in Noronha. 0:03:02.660,0:03:04.298 Traveling turtles[br]7 0:03:06.174,0:03:08.234 Fernando de Noronha is one of the largest 0:03:08.314,0:03:11.824 Sea Turtle Sanctuary[br]under preservation in Brazil. 0:03:11.904,0:03:15.414 The archipelago has one of[br]the most crystal-clear seas on the planet. 0:03:15.500,0:03:18.809 The water is so clear[br]that it's possible to see marine life 0:03:18.893,0:03:21.063 at more than 132 ft deep. 0:03:21.461,0:03:23.191 Shortest highway in Brazil[br]8 0:03:24.418,0:03:28.618 BR-363 is the smallest[br]highway in our country. 0:03:28.711,0:03:31.729 And despite being only[br]four and a half miles long, 0:03:31.809,0:03:33.789 it's extremely important to the island, 0:03:33.880,0:03:37.583 being today the main road[br]for tourists and local residents. 0:03:37.657,0:03:40.130 Some beaches close at 6pm[br]9 0:03:41.397,0:03:45.466 In Fernando de Noronha,[br]many beaches are closed, after 6pm. 0:03:45.549,0:03:48.569 This happens to protect sea turtles, 0:03:48.656,0:03:52.836 which arrive on the sands[br]to lay their eggs shortly after sunset. 0:03:53.727,0:03:55.057 Perfect weather[br]10 0:03:56.105,0:03:58.624 The natives say that[br]Noronha has only two seasons. 0:03:58.698,0:04:02.978 A dry season from August to February,[br]and a rainy season from March to July. 0:04:03.065,0:04:07.398 But being in the rainy season[br]does not mean it will rain every day. 0:04:07.481,0:04:08.910 It rains sporadically, 0:04:09.000,0:04:12.207 and even during this period[br]you can still enjoy good sunny days. 0:04:12.287,0:04:15.117 The average temperature is 82ºF. 0:04:15.203,0:04:17.702 Did you already know[br]these interesting facts about 0:04:17.785,0:04:18.785 Fernando de Noronha? 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