system, and its urban zoning is modelled on that of BrasÃlia. It has a
symmetrical park in the city centre. In 2002, the Lajeado Hydroelectric Power
Plant reservoir was completed, at which point the city gained many river
beaches, and also the huge Ponte da Amizade Presidente Fernando Henrique
Cardoso, which crosses over 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) over the reservoir,
connecting Palmas with the major highway BR-153.
The Palmas Airport connects Palmas with many Brazilian cities.
The city is also home to the Federal
University of Tocantins