Which Brazilian state is the smallest by area?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Sergipe, in the north-east
- Step 1: Sergipe covers just over 21,000 square kilometres. Step 2. Alagoas is next, and the Federal District is smaller but is not a state. Answer: Sergipe. Why not the others: Alagoas, Rio and Espírito Santo are larger.
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