Rio de Janeiro Introduction

Question 1

Where is Rio?

Answer 1

Brazil’s Atlantic coast

25°S and 43°W

Question 2

What is Rio?

Answer 2

The cultural capital of Brazil
Not the actual capital since 1960
2nd largest city in Brazil
6.5 million live in the centre 
12.5 million in surrounding area

Question 3

Industry in Rio

Answer 3

Brazil’s second most important industrial centre

Produces 5% of Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product

Question 4

Major port

Answer 4

Exporting: coffee, sugar and iron ore

Question 5

Main service industries

Answer 5

Banking
Finance
Insurance

Question 6

Main manufacturing industries

Answer 6

Chemicals 
Pharmaceuticals
Clothing
Furniture
Processed food

Question 7

Attractions

Answer 7

Statue of Christ the Redeemer - one of 7 new wonders of the world
Guanabara Bay - large natural bay

Question 8

Rio hosted

Answer 8

2014 world cup
2016 Olympic Games
A UNESCO world heritage site
Creates job opportunities and leads to global recognition

Question 9

North Zone

Answer 9

Miami industrial area
Home to Rio’s largest airport
Maracanā Stadium (football)

Question 10

Centro

Answer 10

Oldest part of the city
Main shopping area
Financial center
•Patronus (oil company)

Question 11

West Zone

Answer 11

Changed from lower class to richer, middle classes
Industrial steelworks
2016 Olympic stadium and village

Question 12

South Zone

Answer 12

Tourism centre
Luxury hotels
•overlook Copacabana beach
Luxury flats
•overlook Rochina favela