What is the capital of the state of Tocantins, created in 1988?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Palmas
- Step 1: Tocantins is Brazil's newest state. Step 2. Palmas was planned and founded in 1989. Answer: Palmas. Why not the others: Araguaína, Gurupi and Porto Nacional are other cities in Tocantins.
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