Mato Grosso do Sul

Mato Grosso do Sul means "Southern Thick Forest". The name comes from its northern neighbour state of Mato Grosso. Mato Grosso do Sul was a part of Mato Grosso until they were split in the 1970s. Many people wrongly refer to Mato Grosso do Sul as simply "Mato Grosso". This has caused the government to consider changing its name to "Pantanal", the world's largest wetlands which is in the state.

1 Economy
2 Geography
3 History
4 Flag
5 Other websites

[change] Economy

Mato Grosso do Sul's economy is based mainly on farm products. Cattle-raising is the most important product of the state. Other products include sugarcane, wheat, soybeans, manioc, rice and cotton.

[change] Geography

The state is located in western Brazil, in an area of the country that is mostly marshes of the Pantanal.

Mato Grosso do Sul is divided into 11 regions. It has 78 municipalities. Larger cities include:

Campo Grande, the capital of the state.
Corumbá
Dourados
Ponta Porã
Três Lagoas
Bonito

The highest elevation is the 1,065m high Morro Grande.

[change] History

In 1977 the state was created by dividing the state of Mato Grosso. It officially became a state two years later on January 1, 1979.

[change] Flag

Mato Grosso do Sul's flag was made by Mauro Michael Munhoz. White is for hope, green is for the state's plantlife, blue is for the sky and the yellow star adds balance, force and serenity.

[change] Other websites

Official website (Portuguese)

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