Things To Do in Praca Dos Girassois, Restaurants in Praca Dos Girassois
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9 Points of Interest & Landmarks in State of Tocantins That You Shouldn't Miss
Tocantins (Portuguese pronunciation: [tokɐ̃ˈtʃĩs]) is one of the states of Brazil. (From: Tukã´, Toucan + tï, beak. lit. "Toucan's beak" in Tupi language). It is the newest of the 26 Brazilian states, formed in 1988 and encompassing what had formerly been the northern two-fifths of the state of Goiás. Tocantins covers 277,620.91 square kilometres (107,190.03 sq mi) and has a population of 1,496,880 (2014 est.). Construction of its capital, Palmas, began in 1989; most of the other cities in the state date to the Portuguese colonial period. With the exception of Araguaína there are few other cities with a significant population in the state. The government has invested in a new capital, a major hydropower dam, railroads and related infrastructure to develop this primarily agricultural area.
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What to do and see in Palmas, Brazil: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Palmas, Brazil including Roncador Waterfall, Cesamar Park, Ilha Canela, Praca Dos Girassois, Araguaia Palace, Evilson Waterfall, Feira do Bosque, Praia da Graciosa.