Mato Grosso do Sul

Mato Grosso do Sul extends across 357,145 square kilometers of territory, containing extensive plains, plateaus, and the Pantanal wetlands ecosystem.

The territory separated from Mato Grosso state in 1977, establishing Campo Grande as its capital to improve regional administration and development.

The state population combines indigenous communities, European descendants, and mixed heritage groups, each contributing to regional traditions and festivities.

Agriculture drives the state economy through extensive soybean plantations, corn fields, and cattle farms, producing significant exports for Brazil.

The Pantanal wetlands within Mato Grosso do Sul contain dense river networks that create natural habitats for jaguars, caimans, and water birds.

Location: Brazil

Inception: October 11, 1977

Capital city: Campo Grande

Elevation above the sea: 293 m

Part of: Central-West Region, South America Midwest Integrated Zone

Shares border with: Mato Grosso, Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Paraná, Santa Cruz Department, Alto Paraguay, Concepción Department, Amambay Department, Canindeyú

Website: http://ms.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -20.18333,-54.70000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:07