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Also known as A Cidade Maravilhosa (The Marvelous City), Rio de Janeiro was the capital of Brazil for approximately two centuries.
In February of 2009, 70,000 people in festive clothing and make-up gathered in the city's Sambadrome to celebrate Carnival and watch the parades. Security was tight amidst economic woes, which had led to the mugging of several tourists the previous week. BBC: Rio Parties Amid Economic Gloom (February 23, 2009)
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- Country: Brazil World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Mayor: Cesar Maia UZ Embassy: President Receives Rio de Janeiro Mayor Cesar Maia
- Currency: Brazilian Real World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Language Spoken: Portuguese World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Country Code: +55 World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Area Code: +21 Time and Date: Rio de Janeiro
- Time Zone: UTC Time and Date: Rio de Janeiro
- Climate: Tropical World Travels: Rio de Janeiro Guide
- Airport Code: GIG World Airport Codes: Galeao-antonio Carlos Jobim International Aiport
- Founded: First identified by the Portuguese explorers in January 1, 1502 MSN Encarta: Rio de Janeiro
- Population: 6,093,472 in 2007 MSN Encarta: Rio de Janeiro
- Its name is derived from Portuguese for "River of January MSN Encarta: Rio de Janeiro
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A World-Renowned Landmark
Rio de Janeiro is home to one of the new seven wonders of the world, Christ Redeemer. This statue has made Rio de Janeiro a world famous tourist spot. Despite the statue, major attractions like the hotel-lined beaches, carnivals and mountains with cable cars make this city a perfect vacation spot. -
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... ainda diz que o caso no Rio de Janeiro é passageiro. Ridículo.
@marcioranhel | November 09, 2009 12:50 AM -
Acabo de completar "Qual estado do Brasil você deveria morar ? " e meu resultado foi: Rio de Janeiro ! Experimente: http://bit.ly/2Uj3f8
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Acabo de completar "Qual estado do Brasil você deveria morar ? " e meu resultado foi: Rio de Janeiro ! Experimente: http://bit.ly/xfASp
@luysaflor | November 08, 2009 11:22 PM
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View All Rio de Janeiro Questions (309) | Ask a QuestionWhat city should host the 2016 Summer Olympics? (2 Answers)I would choose Rio de Janeiro. It's a great city (especially the southern part) whose inhabitants have a very welcoming personality, but the poverty level has grown a lot. If ... read moreWhat is the most beautiful beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? (1 Answer)I used to believe in Rio, I believe Ipanema is the best beach in the city. It is 5 minutes away from Copacabana, which is the most famous one, but ... read moreHow do you feel about Rio getting the 2016 Summer Olympics and Chicago being bumped in the 1st round? (6 Answers)I think the Brazilians deserve it. We have olympics regularly here in the USA. I think it is time for this well deserving party host gets a chance. You just ... read more
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