The central west of Brazil includes the so-called Sertão. a subtropical, comparatively dry hill country in the west of the country. The capital, among other things, is located in the rapidly developing area Brasília.
Regions
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Map of Centro-Oeste Region
The following states are located in the central west of Brazil:
- Federal District Capital District
- Goiás
- Mato Grosso
- Mato Grosso do Sul
places
- 1 Brasília
, 2 million inhabitants, the modern capital of Brazil, known as the "model city" of the architecture of the 50s and 60s
- 2 Goiânia
, 1.3 million inhabitants, capital of Goiás
- 3 Campo Grande
, 700,000 inhabitants, capital of Mato Grosso do Sul
- 4 Cuiabá
, 600,000 inhabitants, capital of Mato Grosso
Other goals
- 5 Bonito
, known for the extremely clear water of its rivers, in the southwest of Mato Grosso do Sul, with good diving opportunities
- 1 Pantanal , huge swamp area, extremely interesting for nature and animal lovers, although a large part is threatened by clearing
- 2 Chapada dos Guimarães National Park in Mato Grosso
- 3 Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park
in Goiás
- 4 Emas National Park
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- 5 Sao Miguel do Araguaia
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climate
The climate is subtropical to tropical with longer dry seasons.