Its chief manufactures are steel, steel products, automobiles, and textiles. Gold, manganese, and gem stones of the surrounding region are processed in the city. Belo Horizonte is also a leading cultural center, with three universities, a historical museum, numerous libraries, and sports stadiums. It has a population of about 2.5 million inhabitants, and covers an area of 333 sq. Encyclopedia Britannica -Access may be limited.
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Belo Horizonte TV Alterosa BH See also Cultural Section in the Brasil page. Times de Futebol-Soccer Clube Atletico Mineiro Cruzeiro Esporte Clube See also Sports Section in the Brasil page. Ouro Preto, Sao Joao del Rey, Tiradentes, Congonhas. Please feel free to send me your comments via e-mail.