introducing rio

• Where is Rio de Janeiro located?

  Southeast Brazil, on the Atlantic coast
• What is Rio de Janeiro famous for globally?

  Carnival, Christ the Redeemer, beaches, Sugarloaf Mountain
• Why is Rio de Janeiro economically important to Brazil?

  Brazil’s second most important industrial city, major port, financial centre
• What industries dominate the economy in Rio de Janeiro?

  Oil, tourism, manufacturing, banking, and steel
• Why is Rio de Janeiro culturally significant on a global scale?

  Hosts Rio Carnival, samba music, global sporting events
• Why is Rio de Janeiro considered a global city?

  It has international links via trade, culture, sports, tourism
• What is the approximate population of the Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area?

  Around 13.5 million
• What are favelas in the context of Rio de Janeiro?

  Informal, self-built settlements, often lacking basic services
• How did Rio de Janeiro develop over time?

  From Portuguese colonial port to modern megacity
• What factors attract migrants to Rio de Janeiro?

  Economic opportunities, better healthcare and education
• What is the name of Rio de Janeiro’s largest favela?

  Rocinha
• How does Rio de Janeiro contribute to Brazil’s national economy?

  Oil refining, manufacturing, port trade, tourism, finance
• Which global sporting events has Rio de Janeiro hosted?

  2014 FIFA World Cup and 2016 Summer Olympics
• What is the typical climate of Rio de Janeiro?

  Tropical—hot and humid with heavy rainfall
• Why is Rio de Janeiro described as a city of contrasts?

  Extreme wealth exists next to deep poverty