| In 1645, the Portuguese community at Pernambuco rebelled against their Dutch masters, and by 1654, the Dutch had been ousted from Brazil. |
| Luiz do Rego was not the first governor of Pernambuco who had been shot at. |
| Pernambuco had main universities and colleges founded in the 19th and 20th century. |
| The buildings are high, but neither so handsome nor so airy as those of Pernambuco. |
| According with IBGE 2007, Pernambuco has the 2nd largest livestock portfolio in the Northeast region and the 8th of Brazil. |
| Pernambuco has large Carnaval celebrations, including the frevo, typical Pernambuco music. |
