Minas Gerais - Wikipedia
Minas Gerais (Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈminɐz ʒeˈɾajs] ⓘ) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil, being the fourth largest state by area and the second largest in number of inhabitants with a population of 20,539,989 according to the 2022 census.
Minas Gerais | State in Brazil, Geography, People, History
3 days ago · Minas Gerais, large inland estado (state) of southeastern Brazil. It is the country’s storehouse of mineral riches, as indicated by its name, which in Portuguese means “General Mines.” The state is bounded to the north by the states of Goiás and Bahia; to the east by Bahia, Espírito Santo, and Rio
38 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil
5 days ago · A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 37 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil, officials said. The Minas Gerais fire department, which responded to the scene, said 13 others were taken to …
Minas Gerais - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Minas Gerais (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈminɐs ʒeˈɾajs]) is one of the 26 states of Brazil. It has the second highest number of people. It has the fourth largest area. The capital is the city of Belo Horizonte, near the center of the state. The name means "General mines".
10 Cultural Facts About Minas Gerais, Brazil - Culture Trip
May 9, 2018 · An inland state bordering Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais is the fourth-largest state in Brazil and one of the most populous, second only to São Paulo. Covering an area larger than France, it’s little surprise that Minas is rich in history and culture and is known for its friendly people and sing-song, charming accent.
6 reasons to visit Minas Gerais, Brazil - CNN
Nov 23, 2016 · Aleijadinho's most famous work is "12 Apostles," a series of soapstone figures outside the Santuario de Bom Jesus do Matosinhos, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Congonhas. Among Minas Gerais'...
Minas Gerais travel - Lonely Planet | Brazil, South America
Home to Earth's biggest river, most immense jungle and 7400km of Atlantic-stroked beaches - Brazil is a sensationally sultry centre of exotic adventure. Explore Minas Gerais holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Minas Gerais: Exploring the Midwest…of Brazil
Brazil’s Minas Gerais state has some of the most evocatively-named towns and cities in the Southern Hemisphere, right down to the capital city Belo Horizonte (“beautiful horizon”).
Minas Gerais - Encyclopedia.com
Minas Gerais, a mountainous, landlocked state in southeastern Brazil, encompassing some 225,000 square miles, roughly the size of France. It is the second most populous state, and traditionally one of the three most powerful states in Brazil.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in State of Minas Gerais (2024) - Tripadvisor
Mercado Central de Belo Horizonte, Inhotim, City Tours, Waterfalls. See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at State of Minas Gerais. Climb for the fist time on the rock at Serra do Cipó!