Triângulo Mineiro

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The Triângulo Mineiro is an unofficial region in northwestern Minas Gerais state, Brazil. The area is 93,500 km² (a little larger than Portugal) and is limited by the Serra da Canastra and Marcela in the east, in the south by São Paulo, in the north by Goiás, and in the west by the junction of the Paranaíba and Grande rivers.

It is known as being a highly developed region, well watered, with rich pastureland producing some of the best beef and dairy cattle in the country.

Three of the most important cities in Minas Gerais are located here: Uberlândia, Uberaba, and Araguari. They are known for their modernity, excellent infrastructure and high standard of living and have excellent highway and railway connections to the major centers of the country.

The economy is fueled by the agro-business of meat production, coffee, corn, soybeans, and sugarcane. Other activities are wholesale commerce and telecommunications. Many large multinationals and domestic companies have invested in the region.

The region is famous for great fairs like Expozebu in Uberaba, Fenamilho in Patos de Minas and Feniub in Uberlândia.

Periodically the region debates the possibility of separating from Minas Gerais and creating another state and possibly Uberlândia would be the capital.[1] and [2]