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Goiânia, Brazil
Best Practice City
Goiânia is the capital and largest city of the Brazilian state of Goiás. With a population of 1,466,105, it is the second-largest city in the Central-West Region.
Goiânia has its origins as a planned city, founded in 1933 to serve as the new state capital and administrative center.
While Goiânia's economy today is based on a variety of industries, the local economy's roots are found in the agricultural industry thriving in and around the city. The supply of agricultural equipment, tools, fertilizer and other products make up a large portion of the economic activity.