Goias is a central Brazilian State whose history dates back to the early 1700s when gold was discovered triggering a gold rush that lasted until the mid 1800s when reserves were depleted. Goiania is the Capital City of Goias State with a population of about 1.2 million residents. The current Governor of Goias is Marconi Perillo. The State lags behind in terms of development when compared to other Brazilian States and living standards and literacy levels are very poor amongst the poor.

The Goias Economy:

With vast lands that have been put to use for agriculture and livestock rearing, the Goias economy relies mainly on proceeds from the sales of agricultural products which include; beans, cotton, rice, corn, sugarcane, dairy and beef products. The State also has a considerable amount of minerals which include; gold, manganese, nickel, silver and iron.

Tourism in Goias:

Goiania: This is the largest city in the State and features a number of tourist attractions including; museums showcasing local art works, shopping centers, botanical gardens and parks, restaurants and pubs.

Caldas Novas: This is a major tourist town attracting frequent local and foreign visitors. The city is popular mainly for its natural thermal waters. It is also home to a number of quality hotels, villas, clubs and restaurants.