Introducing Rio

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  • Rio de Janeiro is located in the south East of Brazil in South America, in South America It is situated on Brazil's Atlantic coast at 23°S and 43°W. It has grown up around a large natural bay called Guanabara Bay. Until 1960 Rio was the capital of Brazil - it is now Brasilia
  • It is the cultural capital of Brazil with over 50 museums, and its famous annual carnival is one of the biggest world's music and dance celebrations. 
    The staging of the 2014 soccer World Cup and the 2016 Olympics have increased its global importance.
  • Brazil's second most important industrial centre, producing 5 per cent of Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
  • Stunning natural surroundings and amazing beaches make it one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere.
  • Rio hosted matches during the 2014 World Cup and will host the 2016 Olympic Games.
  • A major port - main exports are coffee, sugar and iron ore.
  • The Statue of Christ the Redeemer is one of the Seven New Wonders of the World.
  • Main service industries are banking, finance and insurance.
  • Main manufacturing industries are chemicals, pharmaceuticals, clothing, furniture and processed foods.
  • It is an important international hub, with five ports and three airports
  • Rural - urban migration (economic)
  • The North East has a GDP less than $5,000 = Dominican Republic/Angola
  • The South East of Rio has a GDP equivalent to Slovakia, Estonia, Poland
  • It is a major administrative, commercial, tourist and industrial centre,

  • These activities attract:
    • Migrants from Brazil + other counties
    • The population of the city increases
  • Other ports of Brazil such as the Amazon Basin
  • Other counties in South America e.g. Bolivia & Argentina
  • Recently migrants have arrived from South Korea & China seeking new business opportunities
  • many Portuguese arrive too as common language
  • Rio's industry attracting skilled workers from USA and UK
  • Pull factors:
    • Industrial centre
    • Major port ——> employment opportunities 
    • Manufacturing industries
    • Attractive natural surroundings