Known for its national influence in the economical, cultural and political areas, Belo Horizonte was the first planned city of Brazil, built to be a politic and administrative center of the state of Minas Gerais.
One of the main economies of the country, the city is nowadays considered as an important business center of the Brazilian southeast, having expanded itself through its important industrial poles and extensive investiment opportunities.
One of the most important growth focuses of the country, Belo Horizonte and Minas Gerais are noticed for their performance in sectors as the Agribusiness, Mining, Automobile, Steel and Technology Industries.