Area: 146,348 sq. km 

Population: 8.6 million 

Capital: Fortaleza 

Overview 

Ceara is one of the 27 states of Brazil, located in the northeastern part of the country, on the Atlantic coast. It is the eighth-largest Brazilian State by population and the 17th by area. It is also one of the main tourist destinations in Brazil. The state capital is the city of Fortaleza, the country's fourth most populous city. The state is best known for its extensive coastline, with 600 kilometers of sand. There are also mountains and valleys producing tropical fruits. The climate of Ceara is hot almost all year. The temperature in the state varies from 22 to 36 C. The year is divided into a rainy and dry season, the rains beginning in January to March and lasting until June. The dry season, July to December, is sometimes broken by slight showers in September and October. 

Economy 

The service sector is the largest component of GDP at 56.7%, followed by the industrial sector at 37.9%. Agriculture represents 5.4% of GDP. Ceara exports: leather footwear 20.3%, crustaceans 17.6%, woven of cotton 16.9%, cashew 14.7%, leather 13.1%, fruits, juices and honey 5.4%It is one of only three Brazilian states which together produce the world's entire supply of carnauba wax. 

Link

http://www.ceara.gov.br/