They settled in small country properties, where the grew several products, so as to supply the neighboring regions. The longest one was the Farrapos War, caused by the difference of ideals between republican and federalist followers. Peace finally came in 1928, after another civil struggle, under the administration of Governor Getulio Vargas, who later would become one of Brazil s President. Porto Alegre - Porto Alegre was settled in 1752 by the Portuguese from the Azores, who named it Couple Port. Owing to its geographic location, away from the ocean, the city was in a disadvantageous position.
Small farms grow plum, maize, carrots, tomatoes, cauliflower, peach, manioc and rice.
The town of Novo Hamburgo, in Porto Alegre s metropolitan region, shelters an important leather and footwear industry. Cultural Center, once the Magestic Hotel, where its owner, the poet, lived until 1980. It is an old electrical power plant, redesigned to hold different sorts of events, such as arts shows and recreation. Gramado is 325 meters high and its population is 23,094. The climate is mild with temperatures reaching below 0 C in the winter.