•Amerindian (0.1%).[5]
The
Districts of Rio downtown (centro): the
Rio - Marvelous City: Zona Sul
historic hub of Rio. There is much culture to be enjoyed here including historic churches, landmarks, the national library, •The and museums. It is also the financial center of the community, where some of Brazil’s largest state companies are located
„has booming tourism attractions including cultural, like museums, theaters, operas, ballets or typical entertainment like beaches, where the wealthy can windsurf and sail, and bars, nightclubs, and cinemas
•15% of the city's 6 million inhabitants lives in poverty
•Many with low schooling, unemployed, or homeless
The favelas are troubled by„ •widespread drug-related crime •gang warfare •police brutality •lack of sanitation and other poverty-related social issues.
Though Rio is one of the richest areas in all of brazil, the reality of the poverty Is ripe here, especially with the economic prosperity. Quote: “Brazil is not a poor country, but a country of many poor”
Carnival In Rio
Fun & Politics
State of Rio de Janeiro
• Portuguese for "River of January" •City Limits: 1,182.3 square kilometres (456.5 sq mi) •Metro area population: 11.5 million Capital of the state of Rio was the capital of Brazil (1763–1960) and of the Portuguese Empire (1808–1821)
City Population: 6 million+
•Known for its African-influenced samba music and carnival celebrations
Population
•European (56%) •Mixed-race (32.3%) •Black African (11.4%) •Asian (0.1%)
RIO DE JANIERO„
„Has large industries in high tech items, agriculture, and livestock etc „Income distribution unequal, economic growth has benefited very few. The workforce, which is the backbone of industry, live in hillside shanty towns
„is also nicknamed A Cidade Maravilhosa translated to "The Marvelous City"
CARNIVAL: ORIGINS
• Ancient Greece • In honor of Dionysus, god of wine. • Came to Rome. In honor of Bacchus, the Roman equivalent. • Roman Catholic Church modified it into a festival before Ash Wednesday. • This turned into your last chance to indulge in alcohol, sex, music, and food. • Carne Vale - Latin for, “farewell to the flesh”.
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Districts of Rio
North Zone: some tourism, housing, Estádio do Maracanã, •The a high capacity soccer venue; Galeão - International Airport, and Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro • The West Zone: This part is where the stark differences between the classes can be seen best, There are industrial parts and agricultural parts and some are experiencing accelerated growth. FAVELAS – Shantytowns of Rio de Janeiro
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The South Zone: a Tourist hub, home to some of Rio’s famous beaches, where Copacabana hosts one of the largest new year’s celebrations in the world.; also home to Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro, a famous catholic university.