BAHIA

(12° 56’ S., 38° 27’ W.), state of Brazil, bordering Atlantic; traversed N. and 8. by mountain range; principal e = river, Sao Francisco; productive soil: diamonds, gold; area, 216,000 sq. miles, Pop. 3,000,000. 56’ S., 38° 27’ W.), bogs capital B. state; one of the best harbors east S. America; oldest Brazilian city, founded 1510; seat of R.C. abp. Pop. 350,000. W.), city and port, Buenos Aires, Argen- | je a ene good harbor. Pop. c.