Belo Horizonte:
Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais, located in the southeastern region of Brazil. It is the third-largest metropolitan area in the country. Belo Horizonte (or "Beagá", as it is also familiarly known from the sound of its initials "BH" in Portuguese) has a population of almost 3 million, reaching over 5.4 million in the official Metropolitan Area.
Belo Horizonte is a leading cultural center, with more than nine universities, a historical museum, numerous libraries, and sports stadiums. The city is built on several hills and completely surrounded by mountains. The constant rising and falling of the streets sometimes makes navigation a bit tricky, but the wide avenues lined with trees are always easy guidelines. The Confins International Airport connects Belo Horizonte with many Brazilian cities and also operates international flights.
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