This document provides an overview and statistics about the Brazilian state of Santa Catarina and its largest city, Joinville. Some key details include:
- Santa Catarina has a population of over 6 million people and GDP of R$152.4 billion, making it one of the richest states in Brazil.
- Joinville is the largest city in Santa Catarina, known for industries like furniture, plastics, machinery, and technology. It has strong infrastructure including ports, highways, airports, electricity, and telecommunications.
- The economy of Santa Catarina is diverse, with leading industries being food, furniture, forestry, and technology. It also has a highly educated workforce and high human development