Category:Minas Gerais

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Minas Gerais is a state in Brazil's Southeast region.

Contents 1 Regions 2 Cities 3 Other destinations 4 Understand 4.1 Electricity 5 Talk 6 Get in 7 Get around 8 See 8.1 Itineraries 9 Do 10 Eat 11 Drink 12 Stay safe 13 Get out

[edit] Regions

• Central
• Central West (Centro-oeste)
• Jequitinhonha-Mucuri
• Mata
• North (Norte)
• Northwest (Noroeste)
• Paranaiba
• Rio Doce
• South (Sul)
• Triangulo (Triângulo)

[edit] 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

[edit] Other destinations

• Caraça

[edit] Understand

Minas Gerais was the seedbed of the Brazilian revolution. Inspired by the American and French revolutions, a group of Mineiros, led by Joaquim José da Silva Xavier, nicknamed Tiradentes because he was a dentist, tried to break free from Portuguese rule, but was suppressed. The motto of Minas is Libertas quae sera tamen (Liberty, though it be delayed).

"Minas Gerais" means "General Mines", so called because of the various mines in the area. Some still operate; in February 2006 a ring of diamond smugglers, passing off diamonds from Minas as if they were South African, was broken up.

[edit] Electricity

Electricity in Minas Gerais is 110 V 60 Hz, but there may be 220 V outlets, so ask. Plugs have two round prongs about 2 cm apart, but outlets that also handle US plugs are common in places frequented by tourists, such as hotels and LAN houses.

[edit] Talk

Mineiros speak Portuguese like other Brazilians, but the Mineiro sotaque can be difficult to understand. If someone's speech sounds like a jumble of sounds, try saying Pode falar devagar, por favor?.

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