What major industry was Recife known for during the early Portuguese colonization?
Sugar cane production
Coffee production
Cotton production
Tobacco production
Answer
Recife was founded in 1537 as the main harbor of the Captaincy of Pernambuco, which was known for its large-scale production of sugar cane. The city played a significant role in the sugar industry during the early Portuguese colonization of Brazil.
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