northeast region

Questions

What does northeast region mean?

A macroregion of Brazil, composed of the states of Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba, Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.

Where does northeast region come from?

Calque of Portuguese Região Nordeste.

How to pronounce northeast region

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