Natal, Rio Grande do Norte Buchkatalog

High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Natal is the capital city of Rio Grande do Norte, a northeastern state in Brazil. As of the IBGE July 2009, the city had a total population of 806, 203 (1, 263, 547 in its Greater Natal). Natal is considered by IPEA (Institute of Applied Economic Research of Brazil), the safest capital city in the country. It was founded on a Christmas Day on December 25, 1599 by Portuguese settlers and for a time by Dutch settlers. During the World War II, the city had a small but important participation in this war, served as an airbase to the United States due to its privileged geographical position, the ", Corner of the Continent.", Until today, the city has a small American influence. Currently, the city is in the process of growth and future may become the next Brazilian metropolis.