It is a large inland area of approximately 340,000 km² (roughly the size of Germany).
Capital: Goiânia (planned modern city, founded in 1933, ~1.5 million inhabitants)
Population: ~7.2–7.3 million inhabitants (2020s estimate) – the largest state in the Central-Western region
Economy: Strong in agriculture and livestock.
Goiás is a top producer of soy, corn, sugarcane, beef, tomatoes, and garlic.
The state has one of Brazil's largest livestock populations and a rapidly growing agribusiness.
History: Discovered during the 18th-century gold rush by bandeirantes from São Paulo.
The former capital was Goiás Velho (a UNESCO World Heritage site for its colonial architecture).
In 1988, the northern part was separated as the state of Tocantins.
Nature: Extensive cerrado (savanna-like landscape), Chapada dos Veadeiros (a beautiful national park), and rivers such as the Araguaia and Tocantins.
Special features: Brasília (the federal capital of Brazil) lies entirely within Goiás's territory, but is a separate federal district.
In short: Goiás is the agricultural and rapidly growing heart of Brazil's interior, with a mix of modern agro-economy, colonial heritage, and vast savanna.
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