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> Geography of 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)
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States Neighbouring Goiás
To the North: Tocantins
To the West: Mato Grosso
To the South: Mato Grosso do Sul and
Minas Gerais
To the East: Minas Gerais and Bahia
The Relief
The land of the cerrado, at the Brazil's Central Uplands (Planalto
Central Brasileiro), is situated at the heart of the country.
Crossed by some important rivers, such as the Tocantins, Araguaia
and Paranaíba, the diversity of its relief and landscape is
one of Goiás major features.
The Ecosystems
The cerrado, the Brazilian Savannah, is Goiás most important
ecosystem
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Practical Information
Telephone Area Code (DDD): 62
Zip Code (CEP):
> More Information: Practical Information
© Top do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro,
2007
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