Bahia

State of Brazil Not to be confused with Bahai. This article has multiple issues. Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page. (Learn how and when to remove these messages) This article needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. (October 2018) This article's lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points. Please consider expanding the lead to provide an accessible overview of all important aspects of the article. (March 2021) (Learn how and when to remove this message) This article needs more citations. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.Find sources: "Bahia" – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2024) (Learn how and when to remove this message) (Learn how and when to remove this message) State in BrazilBahiaState FlagCoat of armsMotto: Per ardua surgo (Latin) "I rise through the hardship"Anthem: Hino da Bahia [pt]Location in BrazilCoordinates: 12°S 41°W / 12°S 41°W / -12; -41CountryBrazilRegionNortheastCapital and largest citySalvadorGovernment • Type