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Belo Horizonte (BH) is the capital city of the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil.
Location: Elevated plateau in the Brazilian Highlands, surrounded by the Curral del Rey mountain range.
Topography: Hilly landscape with steep streets, giving it the nickname “The City of Hills.”
Area: Approximately 331 square kilometers.
International Airport Code: CNF (Confins).
Population: Around 2.4 million residents within the city limits, making it the sixth-most populous city in Brazil.
Metropolitan Area: Over 6 million people live in the Greater Belo Horizonte area, ranking as the third-largest urban agglomeration in the country.
Diversity: Highly urbanized population with a diverse demographic mix of European, African, and Indigenous ancestries.
Architecture: Famous for the Pampulha Modern Enclave, a UNESCO World Heritage site designed by Oscar Niemeyer.
Gastronomy: Known as the “World Capital of Bars” (Capital dos Botecos), featuring a world-famous traditional cuisine rooted in cheese (pão de queijo), pork, and cachaça.
Arts: Home to major cultural institutions, including the Palácio das Artes, and serves as a major hub for Brazilian rock, metal (such as Sepultura), and contemporary dance (Grupo Corpo).
Curiosities: Belo Horizonte is the home of famous metal bands like Sepultura, Sarcófago and Sextrash, also home of the famous musical project of the 70’s and 80’s called “Clube da Esquina”.
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