KidZone Geography: Brazil

Minas Gerais

Minas Gerais Map

A map of Minas Gerais, showing where it is in Brazil

Minas Gerais is the second most populous Brazilian state and is extremely rich in natural minerals such as gold and diamonds. Due to this there are some impressive man made structures in the state, including mines and hydroelectric plants. Rocky hills and sparse vegetation make up a large amount of the area and coffee is a popular commercial crop. Alongside this, the service industry represents almost 50% of the economy.