Cities of Brazil- Florianopolis SC

Florianópolis  is the capital city and second largest city of the state of Santa Catarina in the Southern part of Brazil. It is composed of one main island. Its population is 427,298, according to an estimate made in 2009, it is the second most populous city in the state (after Joinville), and the 47th in Brazill. 

The metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,096,476. The city is known for having a very high quality of life, being the Brazilian capital city with the highest HDI (0.905) according to the UN.

The economy of Florianópolis is heavily based on information technology, tourism and services. The city has 42 beaches and is a center of surfing. The  Newsweek placed Florianópolis in the "Ten most dynamic cities of the world" listed in 2006.  

The Veja Magazine , a Brazilian publication, named the city as "the best place to live in Brazil." As a result of this publicity, Florianópolis is growing as a second home for many people in Brazil and out of Brazil.

Most of the population lives on the island's central and northern parts. The southern half is less inhabited. Many small commercial fishermen populate the island. The  fishing boats, the lacemakers, the folklore, the colonial architecture contribute to the growing tourism and attraction. 

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