Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Portuguese for River of January is the name of both a state and a city in southeastern Brazil The city was the capital of Brazil 1763 1960 and of the Portuguese Empire 1808 1821 Commonly known as just Rio particularly in English and by its inhabitants the city is also nicknamed A Cidade Maravilhosa The Marvelous City It is famous for its spectacular natural setting its Carnival celebrations samba and other music hotel lined tourist beaches such as Copacabana Ipanema and Leblon pavements decorated with black and cream swirl pattern mosaics and the easygoing lifestyle of its inhabitants Some of the most famous local landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Jesus known as Christ the Redeemer Cristo Redentor atop Corcovado mountain Sugar Loaf mountain with its cable car the Sambodromo a giant permanent parade stand used during Carnival and Maracana stadium one of the world s largest Rio also boasts the world s largest forest inside an urban area called Floresta da Tijuca or Tijuca Forest Rio de Janeiro is located at 22 degrees 54 minutes south latitude 43 degrees 14 minutes west longitude The population of the City of Rio de Janeiro is about 6 094 183 2005 IBGE estimate occupying an area of 1182 3 km2 456 5 mi2 The larger metropolitan area population is estimated at 11 12 million It is Brazil s second largest city after Sao Paulo and was the country s capital until 1960 when Brasilia took its place Residents of the city are known as Cariocas The city s current mayor 2006 is Cesar Maia The official song of Rio is Cidade Maravilhosa source Wikipedia org
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