Niquelândia, Mining municipality in northern Goiás, Brazil
Niquelândia is a municipality in northern Goiás spread across a large territory. The town sits roughly 370 kilometers from Goiânia at an elevation of 697 meters.
The town was founded in 1735 as São José do Tocantins and renamed in 1943 after the discovery of major nickel reserves. This find transformed the area's significance.
The town holds traditional celebrations year-round with regional music and local food specialties. These gatherings reflect the customs and identity of the community.
The town has several hospitals and schools serving the population and is connected by major highways to surrounding regions. For visitors, the road connections to other areas are straightforward.
The area holds deposits of more than 120 mineral types including gold, platinum, copper, and uranium. This mineral wealth makes the region a national center for resource extraction.
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