Details About Florianopolis

Florianopolis (also known as Floripa) is the capital city of Santa Catarina State in southern Brazil. It is comprised of one main island, the Island of Santa Catarina, one continental part and the surrounding small isles. It is surrounded by smaller islands with forts, which protected ships in the 17th century. Most of the population lives on the island's northern half. The southern half is more isolated and less developed. Although originally settled by the Portuguese, the city has a strong German and Italian influence, like the rest of the state. Florianopolis is a popular destination for South American tourists, because of its location and white sand beaches.