The state of Bahia is the largest state in the northeast region of Brazil. With balanced finances and constant attraction of investments, the state has one of the largest indexes of economic growth in Brazil. Salvador, its capital, is the third largest city in the country with 20 kilometers of beautiful and well preserved beaches. The state of Bahia is also the birthplace of many artists and icons of Brazilian culture, such as Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, and Joao Gilberto.