Original: It borders on Bahia and GoiÃ s (north), Mato Grosso do Sul (far west), the states of SÃ # o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (south) and the state of EspÃ rito Santo (east).
Simplified: Minas Gerais shares borders with Bahia and GoiÃ s (north), Mato Grosso do Sul (far west), the states of SÃ # o Paulo and Rio de Janeiro (south) and the state of EspÃ rito Santo (east).