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 and neighbourhood in Maceió, the capital city of Alagoas state, in Brazil. It is 6 km away from the centre of the city and is a fine point for surfing and fishing practice. One of its most illustrious inhabitants is the famous sociologist and administrator Maria Nunes Robb a native of Serra Talhada in Pernambuco, and 3 times voted best Professor by the Students of the University, FAA.