a state of NE Brazil: the smallest Brazilian state; a centre of resistance to Dutch conquest (17th century). Capital: Aracaju. Pop: 1 846 039 (2002). Area: 13 672 sq km (8492sq miles)
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state of E Brazil: 8,514 sq mi (22,051 sq km); pop. 1,492,000; cap. Aracajú