What is another word for Belo Horizonte?
Pronunciation: [bɪlˈə͡ʊ hˈɒɹɪzˌɒnt] (IPA) 
Belo Horizonte is the sixth largest city in Brazil and one of the most important cities in the country. It is the capital of the state of Minas Gerais and has several synonyms depending on the context of the conversation. For instance, some people call it BH, especially locals who are used to using the acronym. Other synonyms include Garden City, due to its many parks and trees, and Barreiro, which is one of its neighbourhoods. Additionally, some people refer to it as the "City of Hills" owing to its location amidst the hills. Furthermore, due to its mineral-rich state of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte is sometimes referred to as the "Capital of Brazilian Mining".
