Goiás

American

[goi-ahs] / gɔɪˈɑs /

noun

a state in central Brazil. 247,826 sq. mi. (641,870 sq. km). Goiânia.

Goiás British

/ ɡɔˈjas /

noun

a state of central Brazil, in the Brazilian Highlands: contains Brasília, the capital of Brazil. Capital: Goiânia. Pop: 5 210 335 (2002). Area: 341 289 sq km (131 772 sq miles)

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The 50-year-old Brazilian owns Route 60, a popular restaurant in the central Brazilian state of Goiás.

From The Wall Street Journal

At least four states — Acre, Minas Gerais and Goias, in addition to the Federal District – have done the same.

From Seattle Times

The explosion of dengue cases across Brazil has caused at least four states — Acre, Minas Gerais and Goias, in addition to the Federal District — to declare public health emergencies.

From Seattle Times

Heading into the final game of the season, America Mineiro, Coritiba and Goias had been relegated.

From BBC

Police, according to a statement, were serving three arrest warrants and 10 search-and-seizure warrants ordered by the Supreme Court in four states - Sao Paulo, Parana, Minas Gerais and Goias.

From Reuters

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