Minas Gerais
From World travel guide
Minas Gerais is a state in Brazil's Southeast region.
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Regions
- Central
- Central West (Centro-oeste)
- Jequitinhonha-Mucuri
- Mata
- North (Norte)
- Northwest (Noroeste)
- Paranaiba
- Rio Doce
- South (Sul)
- Triangulo (Triângulo)
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Cities
- Belo Horizonte -- the state's capital, a cultural and economic metropolis
- Congonhas
- Diamantina -- famous for its diamonds, its music and 18th century architecture
- Ouro Preto -- the most important Brazilian ensemble of Baroque architecture, a World Heritage Site
- Juiz de Fora -- an industrial and university center located between Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte, hosts an important festival of Baroque music
- São João del Rei -- the largest colonial town
- Tiradentes -- A charming small colonial town
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External links
- Minas Gerais (in Portuguese)
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