0:00:00.000,0:00:01.008 The Archipelago 0:00:01.026,0:00:04.001 Fernando de Noronha [br]has an impressive beauty, 0:00:04.021,0:00:05.551 the most beautiful beaches. 0:00:05.591,0:00:09.121 Being considered a paradise [br]is nothing new to anyone, 0:00:09.254,0:00:13.254 but did you know that the island [br]has some unusual curiosities? 0:00:13.292,0:00:15.202 Located in the Atlantic Ocean, 0:00:15.259,0:00:17.949 Fernando de Noronha [br]is a Brazilian archipelago 0:00:17.969,0:00:19.769 in the state of Pernambuco. 0:00:19.789,0:00:23.409 Sighted for the first time [br]between 1500 and 1502, 0:00:23.487,0:00:26.497 its discovery is attributed [br]to an expedition 0:00:26.547,0:00:30.599 led by the explorer Fernão de Noronha, [br]although there are controversies. 0:00:30.689,0:00:34.224 However, it is certain that the first[br]to describe it was Americo Vespucci 0:00:34.284,0:00:38.424 on an expedition carried out [br]between 1503 and 1504. 0:00:38.514,0:00:43.413 In today's video: Ten incredible facts [br]about Fernando de Noronha. 0:00:45.146,0:00:46.736 NOCECI[br]Travels 0:00:47.766,0:00:49.636 A Prison In Paradise[br]1 0:00:50.576,0:00:53.046 Fernando de Noronha was once a prison. 0:00:53.126,0:00:55.573 Imagine being detained [br]in a place like this. 0:00:55.633,0:00:58.206 As soon as the Portuguese [br]took over the Island, 0:00:58.286,0:01:00.466 they ordered the construction of 10 forts, 0:01:00.586,0:01:03.226 preventing disembarkation [br]in any part of the island. 0:01:03.285,0:01:05.985 The prisoners were sent [br]in droves to Noronha, 0:01:06.103,0:01:07.958 where many remained. 0:01:08.028,0:01:13.808 The prison was built in 1737 [br]and was only deactivated 200 years later, 0:01:13.897,0:01:16.737 with Brazil entering[br]the Second World War. 0:01:16.852,0:01:20.572 This was when Noronha ended up [br]becoming a base for the National Defense. 0:01:20.772,0:01:22.662 No Babies Are Born In Noronha[br]2 0:01:23.780,0:01:26.394 The birth of children [br]is prohibited in the archipelago. 0:01:26.442,0:01:28.862 Therefore, [br]in the seventh month of pregnancy, 0:01:28.924,0:01:32.076 all pregnant women [br]are forced to leave their homes, 0:01:32.193,0:01:36.090 their families, and loved ones [br]to finish their pregnancy in Recife. 0:01:36.168,0:01:40.351 The government pays for tickets, [br]accommodation, and three meals a day 0:01:40.437,0:01:43.486 for the pregnant woman [br]and a companion until the baby is born. 0:01:43.537,0:01:45.297 Wedding Under The Sea[br]3 0:01:46.547,0:01:49.817 Fernando de Noronha is one of the [br]best destinations in the world 0:01:49.864,0:01:51.464 for practicing diving, 0:01:51.536,0:01:54.196 which has also served [br]as a wedding venue. 0:01:54.364,0:01:55.574 In 1991, 0:01:55.619,0:01:58.321 an American couple got married [br]at the bottom of the sea, 0:01:58.431,0:02:00.044 in Ponta da Sapata. 0:02:00.184,0:02:01.384 In 2017, 0:02:01.499,0:02:06.296 a couple from Fernando de Noronha [br]got married in the Sapata cave, 0:02:06.559,0:02:08.181 at sixteen meters deep. 0:02:09.144,0:02:11.224 Most Beautiful Beach On The Planet [br]4 0:02:11.814,0:02:15.081 In Fernando de Noronha, [br]Sancho beach has been considered 0:02:15.152,0:02:17.595 five times [br]the best beach in the world, 0:02:17.675,0:02:22.285 through public voting on [br]the travel review website TripAdvisor. 0:02:22.442,0:02:24.806 The Most Expensive Gasoline In Brazil[br]5 0:02:25.642,0:02:28.351 Fernando de Noronha [br]has only one gas station. 0:02:28.558,0:02:31.718 There you will find the most [br]expensive gasoline in our country. 0:02:31.803,0:02:36.563 The price can be up to fifty percent [br]higher than in Recife, the capital. 0:02:37.099,0:02:38.329 Ridesharing [br]6 0:02:39.928,0:02:44.829 Although the island is quite small, [br]walking there can be quite tiring. 0:02:44.894,0:02:48.044 Mainly because [br]Noronha is hot all year round, 0:02:48.087,0:02:50.057 not to mention the price of gas. 0:02:50.101,0:02:53.763 If you are tired of walking [br]and want to get a ride, 0:02:53.826,0:02:55.876 just use your thumb [br]and, if not the first, 0:03:01.127,0:03:02.947 the second motorized person will stop. 0:03:02.976,0:03:04.729 This is because ridesharing [br]is very common and costumery in Noronha. 0:03:04.850,0:03:07.030 Traveling Turtles[br]7 0:03:07.132,0:03:08.762 Fernando de Noronha is one of the largest [br]sea turtle preservation sanctuaries in Brazil. 0:03:08.864,0:03:11.284 The archipelago has one of [br]the most crystal-clear seas on the planet. 0:03:11.429,0:03:12.879 The water is so clear [br]that it is possible to see marine life 0:03:12.933,0:03:14.713 more than 40 meters deep. 0:03:14.771,0:03:16.501 Shortest Highway in Brazil[br]8 0:03:16.598,0:03:18.368 BR-363 is the smallest [br]highway in our country. 0:03:18.455,0:03:20.155 And despite being only 7 km long, 0:03:20.222,0:03:21.952 it is extremely important for the Island, 0:03:22.042,0:03:24.445 being today the main road [br]for tourists and residents. 0:03:24.557,0:03:26.497 Some Beaches Close At 6pm[br]9 0:03:26.607,0:03:28.617 After 6pm, many beaches [br]in Fernando de Noronha close. 0:03:28.679,0:03:31.899 This happens to protect sea turtles, 0:03:31.946,0:03:33.886 which arrive on the sands[br]to lay their eggs shortly after sunset. 0:03:33.937,0:03:37.937 Perfect Weather[br]10 0:03:37.995,0:03:40.465 The natives say that [br]Noronha has two seasons. 0:03:40.908,0:03:45.318 A dry season from August to February, [br]and a rainy season from March to July. 0:03:45.374,0:03:48.444 But being in the rainy season [br]doesn't mean it will rain every day. 0:03:48.501,0:03:50.902 It rains sporadically, 0:03:50.950,0:03:52.720 and even during this period [br]you enjoy good sunny days. 0:03:53.681,0:03:54.681 The average temperature is 28ºC. 0:03:55.643,0:03:58.472 Did you already know [br]these interesting facts 0:03:58.505,0:04:02.675 about Fernando de Noronha? 0:04:02.710,0:04:07.080 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