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Gold was discovered in 1695 and the gold rush that followed started the
first major settlement in Brazil's interior.
It's influence is reflected its name, Minas Gerais (general mines), and in the names
of cities like Ouro Preto (black gold).
A resident of this state is called a mineiro.
The reggae band Skank is from the capital city Belo Horizonte.
Music
Skank
Maps
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Minas Gerais State Map
by Geomapas.
Political map of the state of Minas Gerais.
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Belo Horizonte City Plan
by Trieste.
Detailed street map of Belo Horizonte,
the capital of Minas Gerais.
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