Cruz das Almas

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Cruz das Almas is a small city near Salvador, in the state of Bahia, in Brazil. In 2004, it had an estimated population of 56.000 inhabitants. Its climate is tropical, hot and humid. The economy is based on agriculture, specially tobbaco, orange and cassava production. Cruz das Almas is well known for its Saint John festival in June, where fireworks are used as "spades" in a very beautiful and also dangerous game.

Cruz das Almas is also a beach that takes part of the touristic itinerary for those ones who visit Maceió, city of Alagoas state, in Brazil. It is 6 km away from downtown and is a fine point for surfing and fishing practice.

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