Mato Grosso, Brazil · South America
7,447
Population
South America
Continent
Cuiaba
Timezone
BR
Country Code
A jangada ( jəng-GAH-də; Portuguese: [ʒɐ̃ˈɡadɐ]) is a wooden fishing boat or sailing raft used in the northern region of Brazil. The construction of the jangada incorporates some improvements in Neolithic handcraft – better materials were found and the physics of sailing was better observed through experimentation. The details are closely guarded by artisans. Its triangular sail makes use of some effects of fluid dynamics. Also known as a "latin" sail, it allows one to sail against the wind, tak...
Coordinates
-15.2356°, -56.4892°
Region/State
Mato Grosso
District
Jangada
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Country
Brazil
Region
Mato Grosso
Timezone
America/Cuiaba
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