Not everyone has access to the white sand shores and lush green forests of the Fernando de Noronha Islands of Brazil. There is no dearth of people who want to come here, but only 420 guests are allowed to come to Fernando de Noronha daily. Three-fourths of these 21 beautiful islands, located three and a half kilometers off the north-eastern coast of Brazil, was declared protected national marine forests and sanctuaries in 1988.
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The main island is spread over an area of 28.5 square kilometers. It is formed from volcanic rocks. There are 20 small islands around it. These islands were not always like this. It was first discovered by Portuguese seafarer Fernando de Noronha in the 16th century. The armies of both Dutch and Portugal countries used it. But around 1700 AD it was converted into a prison. By the middle of the 20th century, the main island here was used as a prison where the most dangerous criminals in Brazil were kept. The murderers, thieves, rapists and political prisoners were sent to this island for punishment.
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Fernando de Noronha is still considered a place of solitude, although now it has not been as isolated as it once was. Famous for the beauty of Jannat, this island was called "Fora do Mundo" by Brazilian writer Gastão Penalva, which means out of this world. Fernando de Noronha has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is the only island off the coast of Brazil where the population lives. Despite today's technology and the Internet, it is a distant place. Being isolated, it was used as a prison from the 18th century to the 20th century. Prisoners with good behavior could also request to send their family members here. He used to stay away from the cell of ordinary prisoners.
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