Check out eight interesting facts about Goiânia.

ubes - A major advantage of the capital of Goiás for holding student meetings is its geographical location. Being right in the middle of the country facilitates the participation of young people from all regions of Brazil. This is what will happen at the 42nd CONUBES, between November 30th and December 3rd.

“UBES will occupy Goiânia, strategically located in a central state in the country, bringing more than 10 students to debate the defense of public education,” says Camila Lanes, president of the organization.

Goiás faces a serious situation in public education, with threats of outsourcing and militarization. "The challenges are enormous in Goiás and in Brazil, which is why we need all the irreverence of youth to point the way to quality and empowering education," says Gabriel Tatico, a student leader in the state.

While we wait for the 42nd UBES Congress, learn about the city's characteristics:

1- No hills

Good news to start with: the city is very flat, with almost no hills or valleys, making it ideal for walking. After all, it's located in the Central Plateau, a region of cerrado vegetation and very flat terrain.

2- What should I wear?

Goiânia is a very hot city in the summer! Light clothing and sunscreen are essential to pack in your backpack.
The Cerrado region has well-defined winter and summer seasons. Between May and September, temperatures can drop to 10ºC and the drought is severe, but in the summer, temperatures are usually above 30ºC. And it rains.

3- Sectors, which sectors?

Don't be surprised: instead of neighborhoods, the city's regions are called sectors. Most attractions are concentrated in the Marista and Bueno sectors. CONUBES, on the other hand, takes place in the Central sector, at Praça Universitária.

4- University Square

Located between the PUC and UFG universities, it is quite popular with students. Most of the CONUBES activities will take place in this area. In addition to plenty of space, the site features an open-air museum with sculptures by local artists.

5- City of Students

Goiânia has become known by this name because, in addition to having many universities, it frequently hosts student gatherings. CONUBES was held in the capital of Goiás in 2007 and 2009.

6- Everything planned

Goiânia has addresses defined by letters and numbers, like Brasília. This is because it is a planned city. It was designed to occupy the center of Brazil even before Brasília existed, in the 1930s. The attempt by Getúlio Vargas's government to populate the center of the country became known as the "march to the west".

7- Lots of green

With 94 km² of green space per inhabitant, Goiânia is among the most wooded cities in the country. Take advantage of your trip to visit one of the city's 28 parks and forests.

8- Pequi: Do you love it or hate it?

The typical cuisine of Goiás blends indigenous traditions with those of the Paulista explorers, which is why roasts and chicken stew are among the main dishes. One of the local prides is the pequi, a fruit from the Cerrado region also used in cooking. Its taste is quite strong, and that's why they say you either love it or hate it! In Goiás, be sure to try it to decide which side you're on.