Paraíba is a Brazilian state located in the Northeast region, occupying an area of 56,469.466 km2, sheltering a variety of natural landscapes, of which the most prominent are: relief, climate, vegetation and hydrography.
Relief
The surface of the State of Paraíba is basically constituted by three relief units: Coastal Plain, Plateau and Depression. The plains predominate in the state in coastal areas, places made up of beaches. The Borborema Plateau is where the highest peaks in the state are located. The depressions are identified in the agreste region of Paraíba, in the vicinity of the Borborema plateau. The highest point in the state is called Pico do Jabre, with 1,197 meters of altitude.
Climate
Like most northeastern states, Paraíba has a humid tropical climate in coastal areas. In these regions, rainfall is regular, with relatively high rainfall. However, in the interior of the state the semi-arid climate is identified, with low rainfall and temperatures that revolve around 26°C, except in some points near the Planalto da Borborema, where the average is 24°C.
Vegetation
The vegetation coverage in the state is varied. On the coast there are forests, mangroves and savannas, basically consisting of grasses and shrubs, in addition to the Atlantic forest. In the western region of the state, an area with a semi-arid climate, the Caatinga is predominant.
Hydrography
The hydrography of Paraíba is classified into: Coastal Rivers and Sertanejos Rivers. The Coastal Rivers are: Rio Paraíba, Curimataú and the Mamanguape. These are usually born in the Serra da Borborema and go to the ocean, where their water flows. The Sertanejos Rivers are: Piranhas River, Peixe River, Piancó River and Espinhara. The sertanejo rivers are those that move towards the lower reliefs and flow into the coast of the State of Rio Grande do Norte.
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By Eduardo de Freitas
Graduated in Geography
Would you like to reference this text in a school or academic work? Look:
FRANCISCO, Wagner de Cerqueira e. "Natural aspects of Paraíba"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/brasil/aspectos-naturais-paraiba.htm. Accessed on June 28, 2021.
