Rio de Janeiro, Brazil By: Giselle Fagundes Draper
Population Population: Million people.
Aerial View of City
Skyline View of City
Pictures of Rio A street in RioThe stadium in Rio
Map of the City
Pictures of Carnival
Facts on Rio Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city. Sao Paulo is the first. Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil for almost two centuries from 1763 to 1960 when it was moved to Brasilia. With roots in Africa, Brazil’s famous Samba music started in the neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro. Rio is host to Brazil’s largest holiday and party celebration in the country –(and world)…Carnival!
Culture Rio’s most spoken language is Portuguese Rio is the home and Samba and Capoeria
Cristo Redentor is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Brazil, and the world.
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