- Brazil's largest city with over 12 million residents
- Major financial, commercial, and industrial center
- Home to many multinational corporations and financial institutions
- Known for its skyscrapers, shopping malls, and cultural attractions
Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil's second-largest city with over 6 million residents
- Famous for its beaches, mountains, and Carnival celebration
- Also a major cultural, historical, and economic center
- Home to many museums, theaters, and universities
Belo Horizonte
- Capital of Minas Gerais state
- Third-largest city in Brazil with over 2.5 million residents
- Important center for mining, industry, and agriculture
- Known for its colonial architecture and urban planning
Curitiba
- Capital of Paraná state
- Fourth-largest city in Brazil with over 1.9 million residents
- Known for its clean air, green spaces, and innovative urban planning
- Important center for industry, technology, and education
Porto Alegre
- Capital of Rio Grande do Sul state
- Fifth-largest city in Brazil with over 1.5 million residents
- Important center for agriculture, industry, and trade
- Known for its cultural diversity and university population