Acre (state)

Acre is a state in the Northern Region of Brazil. It borders other two states, Amazonas and Rondônia. It also borders two countries, Bolivia and Peru. Its capital city is Rio Branco. Other important cities are: Cruzeiro do Sul, Tarauacá, Sena Madureira, and Brasiléia.

State of Acre
State
Flag Coat of arms
Location of the State of Acre in Brazil
Coordinates: 9°58′0″S 67°49′0″W
Country	Brazil
Capital	Rio Branco
Government
• Governor	Gladson Cameli (P)
• Vice Governor	Major Rocha
Area
• Total	152,581 km2 (58,912 sq mi)
• Rank	16th
Population  (2010 census)
• Total	732,793
• Rank	25th
• Density	4.8/km2 (12/sq mi)
• Rank	23rd
Demonym	Acriano
GDP
• Year	2006 estimate
• Total	R$ 4,835,000,000 (26th)
• Per capita	R$ 7,041 (18th)
HDI
• Year	2005
• Category	0.751 – medium (17th)
Time zone	UTC-4 (BRT-1)
Postal Code	69900-000 to 69999-000
ISO 3166 code	BR-AC

The state is mostly covered by the Amazon Rainforest. There are many rivers in Acre. Some of the rivers are the Juruá, Purus River, Acre River, Tarauacá, Muru, Embirá, and Xapuri.

The economy is based on agriculture, cattle animal husbandry, and rubber production.

Until the start of the 20th century, Acre was a territory of Bolivia. Since the 19th century, most people from Acre were Brazilian people, and they created an independent state.

In 1889, the Bolivians tried to control the area again and there were fights.

On November 17, 1903, Acre become a Brazilian territory. On June 15, 1962, it was unified and became a state.