Executive summary by darmansjah
Fernando de Noronha
is an archipelago of 21 islands and islets in the Atlantic Ocean, 354 km
(220 mi) offshore from the Brazilian coast. The main island has an area of 18.4
square kilometres (7.1 sq mi) and had a population of 3,012 in the year
2010.[1] The area is a special municipality (distrito estadual) of the
Brazilian state of Pernambuco (despite being closer to the state of Rio Grande
do Norte) and is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its timezone is
UTC-02:00. The local population and travellers can get to Noronha by plane or
cruise from Recife (545 km) or by plane from Natal (360 km). A small
environmental preservation fee is charged from tourists upon arrival by Ibama
(Institute of Environment and Renewable Natural Resources).
The beaches of Fernando de Noronha are promoted for tourism
and recreational diving. Due to the South Equatorial Current that pushes warm
water from Africa to the island, diving to depths of 30 to 40 meters does not
require a wetsuit. The visibility underwater can reach up to 50 meters.
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