BELLO-HORIZONTE, a city of Brazil, capital of the State of Minas Geraes, about 5om. N.W. of Ouro Preto, connected with the Central of Brazil railway by a branch line 9m. in length. Pop. in 145,206. The city was built by the State on an open plateau about 3,000ft. above the sea, and provided with all neces sary public buildings, gas, water and tramway services before the seat of government was transferred from Ouro Preto. The city has grown rapidly, and is considered one of the most attractive State capitals of Brazil.