mediterranean, orange rootstock and associations podzolic and podzolic red Oxisols. Hydrography The peculiarities of hydrography are Black and Paraíba do Sul rivers. Environment According to data from FEEMA (1990/91) in the Paraíba do Sul are found the following environmental issues: Semi-critical - soil erosion, vectors, risk of accidents and mining; In alertness - deficiency sewage systems, degradation of conservation areas, tree cover disability, poor living conditions, deforestation, pesticides and occupation of hillsides process. Subdivisions The city of Paraíba do Sul is divided into four districts and 42 neighborhoods. Others Contains a bronze statue of former Palestinian President Yasser Arafat Also contains a statue dedicated to Che Guevara. References Municipalities in Rio de Janeiro (state)