> Welcome to
Goiás (GO)
Center-Western State of Brazil
Goiás is situated at the heart of Brazil, in the Center-Western
Region. The
cerrado vegetation - the Brazilian savannah
- covers almost all of its surface; this ecosystem is among Brazil
most important ones. [See also:
States
of Brazil]
Goiás Velho (a historical city and the State's former Capital),
Pirenópolis and
Caldas Novas are
Goiás most visited
tourist attractions

Capital:
Goiânia (
1.220.412 inhab / IBGE: 2007)
Area:
340.117,6 km2
Population:
5.619.917 inhab. (IBGE: 2007)