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   3 days ago · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the estado (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 centres.

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

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   Oct 7, 2024 · Maps of World - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil; UNESCO - World Heritage Convention - Rio de Janeiro: Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea

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4. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesRio de Janeiro - Wikiwand

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   Sep 18, 2024 · Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u d (ʒi) ʒɐˈne (j)ɾu] ⓘ), or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

5. www.geodatos.net › en › citiesRio de Janeiro - Location, map, facts - Geodatos

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   2 days ago · Location. 22.9064° S 43.1822° W. Region: Rio de JaneiroCountry: BrazilContinent: South AmericaSouthern Hemisphere. View coordinates.

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   1 day ago · The largest urban agglomerations in Brazil are São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte—all in the Southeastern Region—with 21.1, 12.3, and 5.1 million inhabitants respectively.

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   Where is Rio de Janeiro located?

   • Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the estado (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 centres.

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   How big is Rio de Janeiro?

   • Despite loss of the status, funding, and employment it had enjoyed as Brazil’s capital, Rio de Janeiro not only survived but thrived as a commercial and financial centre, as well as a tourist magnet. Area city, 485 square miles (1,255 square km); Greater Rio, 2,079 square miles (5,384 square km).

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   What makes Rio de Janeiro unique?

   • Although Rio de Janeiro continues to be the preeminent icon of Brazil in the eyes of many in the world, in reality its location, architecture, inhabitants, and lifestyle make it highly unique when compared with other Brazilian cities, especially the country’s capital of Brasília or the much larger city of São Paulo.

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   What is Rio de Janeiro known for?

   • Rio de Janeiro is well known for the beauty of its beaches and of its peaks, ridges, and hills—all partly covered by tropical forests. The city is a centre of leisure for Brazilian and foreign tourists, and people wearing bathing suits can be seen walking in the streets and along the beaches or traveling on the city’s buses.

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   When did Rio de Janeiro become the capital of Brazil?

   • Rio de Janeiro became the colonial capital in 1763 and was the capital of independent Brazil from 1822 until 1960, when the national capital was moved to the new city of Brasília; the territory constituting the former Federal District was converted into Guanabara state, which formed an enclave in Rio de Janeiro state.

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   Where is Rio based?

   • It was founded on an inlet of this stretch of the coast, Guanabara Bay (Baía de Guanabara), the entrance to which is marked by a point of land called Sugar Loaf (Pão de Açúcar), a “calling card” of the city. The Centre (Centro), the core of Rio, lies on the plains of the western shore of Guanabara Bay.

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9. www.telegraph.co.uk › rio-de-janeiro-travel-guideAn expert guide to Rio de Janeiro | Telegraph Travel

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   Sep 26, 2024 · Our expert guide to 48 hours in the enthralling city of Rio de Janeiro, including where to eat, drink and sleep, and what to see and do.