Geography
Zumbi – The Last King Of Palmares
Palmares was an autonomous settlement in northeastern Brazil during the 1600s, founded and led by people escaping from slavery. The settlement reached its peak with a population exceeding 10,000 and was in constant conflict with colonial forces. Despite its eventual downfall, the legacy of Palmares lives on, with thousands of other quilombos (maroon communities) still existing in Brazil today and the Day of Black Consciousness celebrated on November 20th in honor of the leader of Palmares, Zumbi.
