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Brazils state of Minas Gerais is the city of Orlandia, a municipality that is part of a single economic district. It occupies part of an upland area and is surrounded by dense vegetation and rocks of unusual form. Several sectors of industry have developed economically here, including food, textiles, leather, and shoes. Uberland is known as a livestock region. A well-developed transportation infrastructure includes modern roads and a rail line that provides reliable freight and passenger service.
The city and its surroundings are in a severe mountain-trend climatic zone. The tourism industry is also one of the most prosperous sectors. There are many hotels, guest houses, mini-hotels and apartments that offer a wide variety of comfortable accommodations for tourists. The contemporary development is well-suited to the archaeological structures of the past, which are now monuments to history.
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- Tap water: No, not drinkable
- Religious government: Religious
- Population: 580,000 people
- GDP: $8,649 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 115V230V60Hz
- Internet: 11 Mbps
- Best wireless: Vivo
- Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
- Tipping: Brazilians have a friendly reputation, but tipping is not a part of the culture. Restaurants: A 10% “servico” charge is often added to the bill. While there is no legal obligation to pay it, it’s customary to do so.
- Apartment listings: AirBnb
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: Uber
- Online electronics shop: Submarino
- Best short-haul air carrier: TAM
- Best intl air carrier: TAM
- Monthly costs for expat: $700
- Monthly costs for family: $1800
- Monthly costs for local: $550
- Meal: $3.5
- Small Cola: $0.6
- Beer 1 Pint: $1.4
- Coffee: $1.3
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