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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rio_de_JaneiroRio de Janeiro - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's primary tourist attraction and resort. It receives the most visitors per year of any city in South America with 2.82 million international tourists a year. Attractions in the city include approximately 80 kilometers of beaches, Corcovado and Sugarloaf mountains, and the Maracanã Stadium. While the city had in past ...

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Rio-de-Janeiro-BrazilRio de Janeiro | History, Population, Map, Climate, & Facts

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting urban centers.

4. destinationlesstravel.com › things-to-do-in-rio-de33 Amazing Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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   6 days ago · Rio de Janeiro is my favorite city in Brazil! Here, we share the BEST things to do in Rio de Janeiro including info to know before you go!

5. www.britannica.com › place › Rio-de-Janeiro-BrazilRio de Janeiro - Beaches, Mountains, Cityscape | Britannica

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Rio de Janeiro lies on a strip of Brazil’s Atlantic coast, close to the Tropic of Capricorn, where the shoreline is oriented east-west; the city largely faces south.

6. www.britannica.com › place › Rio-de-Janeiro-BrazilRio de Janeiro - Brazil's Capital, Culture, & Landmarks

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   Jul 5, 2024 · Despite desperate conditions in the city’s favelas, as well as high rates of violent crime throughout the city, grave levels of air and water pollution, and myriad other problems, Rio de Janeiro is still widely recognized as one of the world’s more beautiful urban centres.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rio_Grande_do_SulRio Grande do Sul - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Rio Grande do Sul ( UK: / ˌriːuːˌɡrændiduːˈsʊl /, [3] US: /- ˌɡrɑːndiduːˈsuːl /, [4] Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u ˈɡɾɐ̃dʒ (i) du ˈsuw] ⓘ; lit. "Great River of the South") is a state in the southern region of Brazil. It is the fifth-most populous state and the ninth-largest by area.

8. lacgeo.com › rio-janeiro-carioca-landscapesExploring Rio de Janeiro: Between Mountains & Sea | LAC Geo

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   Jul 9, 2024 · Nestled along Brazil's southeastern coast, Rio de Janeiro, known as the "Cidade Maravilhosa" or Marvelous City, captivates with its stunning blend of natural wonders and vibrant urban life. It is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and iconic landmarks.

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   Is Rio de Janeiro a city?

   • It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas. Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, a domain of the Portuguese Empire. In 1763, it became the capital of the State of Brazil, a state of the Portuguese Empire.

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   Why is Rio de Janeiro so beautiful?

   • Despite desperate conditions in the city’s favelas, as well as high rates of violent crime throughout the city, grave levels of air and water pollution, and myriad other problems, Rio de Janeiro is still widely recognized as one of the world’s more beautiful urban centres.

   Rio de Janeiro - Brazil's Capital, Culture, & Landmarks

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   Why is Rio de Janeiro called the capital of Brazil?

   • It is named for the city of Rio de Janeiro, the state capital, which was the capital of Brazil from 1763 to 1960 and remains the nation’s main centre for cultural events, leisure, and tourism. It is Brazil’s second largest urban centre (after São Paulo city), and it accounts for the bulk of the population of the highly urbanized state.

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   What ethnicity is Rio de Janeiro?

   • Rio de Janeiro state is one of the more urbanized and densely populated areas in Brazil, with the overwhelming majority of the population living in the city of Rio de Janeiro and other urban centres. Most of the state’s people are of Portuguese, Italian, and other European ancestry.

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