ABOUT AMAPÁ

Located in the Northern region of Brazil, bordered by French Guiana

- Population: 861.000

- 16 cities

- Capital: Macapá (south of the State);

- Metropolitan area: Macapá, Santana and Mazagão.

Borders:

- North: French Guiana

- Northwest: Suriname

- East: Atlantic Ocean

- South and West: State of Pará

Climate: equatorial, very humid

Natural Vegetation: 96%.

Protected Areas: 72%.

Area: 143.537 km²

Terrain: mainly low altitude areas