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State of Minas Gerais

State of Minas Gerais

Brazilian state
Minas Gerais, a large inland state in southeastern Brazil, is known for colonial-era towns dating to the country’s 18th-century gold rush. With cobblestone streets, ornate mansions and baroque churches decorated by the sculptor Aleijadinho, these...
Population: 20.87 million (2015)
Area: 226,460 mi²
Governor: Romeu Zema
Elevation: about 2,600 feet
Demonym: Mineiro/a
ISO 3166 code: BR-MG