Belo Horizonte

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Belo Horizonte?Central-southern Minas Gerais, Brazil, situated on a plateau surrounded by mountains
2. When was Belo Horizonte built?December 12, 1897
3. How big is Belo Horizonte?331 square kilometers (128 square miles)
4. What does the name "Belo Horizonte" mean?It means "Beautiful Horizon," showing hope for a bright future.
5. When was Belo Horizonte founded?It was inaugurated on December 12, 1897, to become the new capital of Minas Gerais.

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