KidZone Geography: Brazil

Goias

Goias Map

A map of Goias, showing where it is in Brazil

Goias is a state with extensive plateaus and is a very popular tourist destination. During the driest part of the year, beaches can extend to over 2Km wide. Originally, the state was home to a variety of nomadic tribes. However, gold was discovered 1682 and settlements began to be established. Within the state there are several major rivers and woodland savannah but much of this has been damaged to make way for large scale farming. The state surrounds the federal district with a large service sector and cattle ranching industry.