RIO Flashcards
(28 cards)
What causes 65% of Rio’s urban growth?
Migration.
What is Rio’s rank as an industrial centre in Brazil?
2nd most important outside São Paulo.
What happened to unemployment in Rio between 2003 and 2013?
Fell from 8.3% to 4.5%.
What happened to poverty in Rio from 1993 to 2011?
Fell from 34% to 16%.
How many of Brazil’s top 50 schools are in Rio?
19.
What % of Rio’s workforce have finished high school?
65%.
What impact has healthcare had on infant mortality?
Reduced from 30 per 1000 (1991) to 13 per 1000 (2010).
What improvements were made to energy and waste before the Olympics?
New power lines, nuclear and HEP generators installed; 75% of sewage treated.
What is Rio’s population?
6.3 million (3.2% of Brazil’s population).
How many tourists visit Rio annually?
1.6 million.
What % of Brazil’s GDP is generated by Rio?
56%.
Why is Rio important for FDI?
Top 5 companies investing in Brazil have HQs there.
What international event boosted Rio’s global importance?
2016 Olympic Games.
How much cargo passes through Rio’s sea port?
5.5 million tonnes.
What is the unemployment rate in favelas?
20%.
What % of Rio’s workforce is in the informal sector?
Around 30%.
What are some key social problems in Rio’s favelas?
Crime, drug trafficking, poor access to healthcare and education.
What % of children continue education beyond 14?
Only 50%.
What % of the population lacks access to sanitation?
30%.
How much untreated sewage flows into Guanabara Bay daily?
Over 200 tonnes.
How has traffic affected Rio’s air quality?
4th worst city in the world for traffic jams; heavy pollution.
What was done to improve electricity?
60km of new power lines, new nuclear generator, Simplico HEP complex (+30% supply).
What has Rio done to reduce sewage pollution?
Built 12 new sewage works and 5km of sewage pipes.
What does the waste-to-energy plant do?
Converts 30 tonnes of rubbish daily into power for 1,000 homes.
