| Goiania is the capital and the largest city in the state of Goias. It is also the largest city de facto in the Central- Western Region of Brazil. With a population of nearly 1.25 million people, Goiania is the twelfth largest city in Brazil. It is the anchor of the Goiania metropolitan area, which has a population of over 2 million people, making it the eleventh largest metropolitan area in the country. It is a shipping and processing center for a region producing cattle, minerals, and agricultural commodities. Parque Zoologico - Zoo of Goiania Created in 1946, it contains over one thousand animals, including mammals, birds, and reptiles. The park is located in the Setor Oeste, one of the richest and most beautiful residencial areas of Goiania. Buritis Park - Situated in the center of the city this is Goiania's oldest green area. It has an area of 120,000 square meters. There is a running track and exercise area, which has pull up bars and situp benches with various inclines. There are three artificial lakes created by Buriti Stream. We can also find the Goiania Art Museum and the Free Center of Arts. Another attraction is the Chico Mendes Botanic Garden (s), where trees and flowers like bromelia's, orchids, fruit trees and a lake can be found. Famous shopping centers in Goiania are Shopping Flamboyant the biggest and most famous shopping in Goiania. It has commercial cinemas and a wide range of stores. Goiania Shopping an shopping with style in Goiania, Araguaia Shopping street, Buriti Shopping a popular shopping in Goiania. It's located quite far from the old and new center, Buena Vista Shopping the newest shopping in Goiania. |
