KidZone Geography: Brazil

Santa Catarina

Santa Catarina Map

A map of Santa Catarina, showing where it is in Brazil

Santa Catarina is the smallest South Brazilian state. The state capital is Florianopolis, which uniquely, is on an island. There are many notable international influences including European and Japanese. There is a narrow coastal plain on the East with large plateaus on the West. Industry is the major economic provider.