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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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