Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil and the third largest metropolitan area. It is a major tourist destination and a cultural hub, as well as a center of oil, gas, mining and telecommunication industries.
Belo Horizonte is the third largest city in Brazil and the capital of Minas Gerais state. It is a major industrial and service center, with a diversified economy based on sectors such as steel, automotive, biotechnology, information technology and banking.
Curitiba is the eighth largest city in Brazil and the capital of Paraná state. It is a model of urban planning and sustainability, and a hub of innovation, education and culture. It is also an important center of automotive, agribusiness, logistics and tourism industries.
Porto Alegre is the tenth largest city in Brazil and the capital of Rio Grande do Sul state. It is a major trade and transportation center, with a strong presence of sectors such as metallurgy, petrochemicals, leather, food and wine.
Brasília is the fourth largest city in Brazil and the federal capital. It is a planned city that hosts the government and the diplomatic corps, as well as a center of administration, education and culture. It is also a key node of the country's infrastructure and telecommunications networks.