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The Archipelago

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Fernando de Noronha 
has an impressive beauty,

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the most beautiful beaches.

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Being considered a paradise 
is nothing new to anyone,

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but did you know that the island 
has some unusual curiosities?

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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

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led by the explorer Fernão de Noronha, 
although there are controversies.

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However, it is certain 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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A Prison In Paradise
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Fernando de Noronha was once a prison.

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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 10 forts,

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preventing disembarkation 
in any part of 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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with Brazil entering
the Second World War.

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This was when Noronha ended up 
becoming a base for the National Defense.

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No Babies Are Born In Noronha
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The birth of children 
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 until 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

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at the bottom of the sea, 
in Ponta da Sapata.

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In 2017,

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

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at a depth of 16m.

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Most Beautiful Beach On The Planet 
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Sancho beach, in Fernando de Noronha, 
has been considered the best beach

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in the world five times, 
through public voting

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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 will find the most 
expensive gasoline in our country.

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The price can be up to 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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If you are tired of walking 
and want to get a ride,

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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 
sea turtle preservation sanctuaries 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 is possible to see marine life

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more than 40 meters 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 7 km long,

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it is extremely important for the Island,

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being today the main road 
for tourists and residents.

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Some Beaches Close At 6pm
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After 6pm, many beaches 
in Fernando de Noronha close.

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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 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 
doesn't mean it will rain every day.

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It rains sporadically,

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and even during this period 
you enjoy good sunny days.

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The average temperature is 28ºC.

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Did you already know 
these interesting facts

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about Fernando de Noronha?

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