Maranhão (locally: [maɾɐˈɲɐ̃w]) is a northeastern state of Brazil. To the north lies the Atlantic Ocean. Maranhão is neighbored by the (clockwise from east) states of Piauí, Tocantins and Pará. The people of Maranhão have a distinctive accent inside the common Northeastern Brazilian dialect. Maranhão is described in books such as The Land of the Palm Trees, by Gonçalves Dias, and Casas de Pensão by Aluísio Azevedo.
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Contained by:
Contains:
- Pinheiro ,
- Federal University of Maranhão ,
- São Luís ,
- Parnaiba River ,
- Lençóis Maranhenses National Park ,
- Mandacaru Lighthouse ,
- Forteleza de Guaxenduba ,
- Juruena National Park ,
- Carutapera ,
- Buriticupu
Also known as:
- Maranhao,
- Estado Do Maranhão,
- Maranham,
- Estado Do Maranhao,
- Maranhão
