Belo Horizonte
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Belo Horizonte is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais and was the first planned modern city in Brazil. It was constructed in the 1890s to replace Ouro Preto as the state capital. The city is renowned for its blend of classical and modern architecture.
Statistics
Area
330.90 km²
Population
2,315,560