What is "paraiba"

Paraíba ( Tupi: pa'ra a'íba: "bad for navigation"; ) is a state of Brazil. It is located in the Brazilian Northeast, and it is bordered by Rio Grande do Norte to the north, Ceará to the west, Pernambuco to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. Paraíba is the third most densely populated state of the Northeast; João Pessoa, the sea-bordered state capital, and Campina Grande, in the interior, rank among the fifteen-largest municipalities in the Northeast of Brazil.

Paraíba is most populated along the Atlantic coast, which extends as far as Ponta do Seixas, the easternmost point of the Americas. The state is a tourist and industrial hotspot; it is known for its cultural heritage, amenable climate and geographical features, ranging from the seaside beaches to the Borborema Plateau. It is named after the Paraíba river.

Some of the most notable Brazilian writers and poets are from Paraíba like Augusto dos Anjos, José Américo de Almeida, José Lins do Rego, Ariano Suassuna and Pedro Américo, the last being also known for his historical paintings.

Paraíba is a state in northeastern Brazil. It may also refer to:

• Paraíba do Norte River, a river in northeastern Brazil
• Paraíba do Meio River, a river in northeastern Brazil
• Paraíba do Sul, a river in southeastern Brazil
• Paraíba do Sul, Rio de Janeiro, a municipality in southeastern Brazil
• Paraíba Valley, a region in the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
• Metropolitan Region of Vale do Paraíba e Litoral Norte, a metropolitan region in southeastern Brazil