indicate the level to which a name has been verified.Type Political Subdivision & Region
Usage Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning & History
The "Zona da Mata" refers to a region of Brazil, both in the Northeast and in Minas Gerais, which received this name due to the presence of the Atlantic Forest, a forest biome. The name indicates the predominant vegetation cover in the area. In the Northeast, the Zona da Mata is a coastal strip that extends from Rio Grande do Norte to Bahia. In Minas Gerais, the Zona da Mata is a broader subregion that includes municipalities such as Juiz de Fora.