Tocantins
In short
Tocantins is a state in Brazil that was created in 1988 from the northern part of Goiás. It is the youngest state in the country and is largely driven by agriculture.
In plain words
It is a large area in the north of Brazil. Most people live in a few main cities, and the government has built a new capital called Palmas to help the region grow.
A simple example
A farmer in Tocantins might grow soy or cattle to sell to other parts of Brazil using the state's new roads and railways.
Why it matters
It is important because it is a growing hub for farming and energy. The state uses large dams to create electricity for the rest of the country.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse the state of Tocantins with the Tocantins River, which flows through it.