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Since the beginnings of 16th century, the region now considered state of Roraima was land of disputes, due to its rich mineral reserves. It was sought by Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch and English until the beginnings of this century. But in 1943, with a section from the state of Amazon, the Federal Government created the territory of Branco River, which became Roraima later in 1962. In 1988 became a state by decision of the National Congress.