Rio de Janeiro Flashcards by Zalaan Ullah

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Where is Rio located?

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Southeast Brazil, Atlantic coast.

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Rio population (metro area)?

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Over 13 million.

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Why is Rio important?

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2nd largest city, port, tourism, 2016 Olympics.

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Key industries in Rio?

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Oil, steel, shipbuilding, tourism.

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Growth causes?

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Natural increase, rural-urban migration.

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Pull factors?

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Jobs, healthcare, education.

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Favela example?

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Rocinha – 75,000+ people.

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Healthcare improvement?

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Mobile clinics, lower infant mortality.

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Education improvement?

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New schools, grants to families.

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Water/electricity projects?

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7 km water pipes, 60 km power lines.

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Complexo do Alemão upgrade?

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Electricity, sanitation, schools.

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Olympics effect?

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Jobs in infrastructure, tourism.

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Environmental improvement?

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Metro expanded, bay clean-up.

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Life expectancy gap?

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Favelas: 63 yrs, Rich: 77+ yrs.

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Unemployment in favelas?

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Over 20%.

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Guanabara Bay pollution?

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200 tonnes sewage/day, 55 rivers.

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Favela Bairro Project goal?

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A

Integrate 60+ favelas, reduce exclusion.

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Favela Bairro success?

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A

UN model, better quality of life.

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Bairro project issues?

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$1bn not enough, rent rises.

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Cable car impact?

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Travel cut to 16 mins, boosted access.