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Bahia is a state in the Northeast Region of Brazil, on the Atlantic Ocean coast.
[edit] Geography
Its capital city is Salvador. Other cities where many people live are Feira de Santana, Vitória da Conquista, Itabuna, Ilhéus, and Juazeiro. 90% of the state land is 200 m above the sea level and Francisco River is its biggest river. Salvador was the capital of Brazil from 1549 until 1763.
[edit] Economy
Bahia is the sixth richest Brazilian state. Its economy is based on industry, agriculture, animal husbandry, tourism, mining and services.