João Pessoa is a city of about 600,000 people in the Northeast Brasilian state of Paraiba. It has the unique feature of being located on the easternmost tip of the South American continent at S07.06.30 and W34.50.30. This places it closer to Africa than to Peru on Brasils western border. The actual point is called Cabo Branco (White Cape) and they have a lighthouse and small monument there. The beach closest to it is also called Cabo Branco Praia. (White Cape Beach)

Until 1930, the city was named ... (more)