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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rio_de_JaneiroRio de Janeiro - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u d(ʒi) ʒɐˈne(j)ɾu] ⓘ), or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas.

2. www.britannica.com › place › Rio-de-Janeiro-BrazilRio de Janeiro | History, Population, Map, Climate, & Facts

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   3 days ago · Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting urban centers.

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4. destinationlesstravel.com › things-to-do-in-rio-de33 Amazing Things to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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   2 days ago · Rio de Janeiro is my favorite city in Brazil! Here, we share the BEST things to do in Rio de Janeiro including info to know before you go!

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5. www.statista.com › topics › 10983Rio de Janeiro - Statistics & Facts | Statista

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   5 days ago · The city of Rio de Janeiro is located in southeastern Brazil and is the capital of the state with which it shares its name. With approximately 83 kilometers of beach coastline, Rio, the...

6. www.tripadvisor.com › ShowTopic-g303506-i1199-kArriving during Carnavale - Rio de Janeiro Forum - Tripadvisor

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   2 days ago · 16 helpful votes. Arriving during Carnavale. Jul 6, 2024, 10:30 AM. Planning a cruise that leaves Rio on the day after Carnavale. We'd fly into Rio a couple of days prior, meaning right in the heart of the final days of Carnavale.

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   Is Rio de Janeiro a city?

   • It is the second-most-populous city in Brazil (after São Paulo) and the sixth-most-populous city in the Americas. Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, the city was initially the seat of the Captaincy of Rio de Janeiro, a domain of the Portuguese Empire. In 1763, it became the capital of the State of Brazil, a state of the Portuguese Empire.

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   When did Rio de Janeiro become a state?

   • In March 1975 the two states were fused as the state of Rio de Janeiro. The city of Rio de Janeiro became one of the 14 municipalities of the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro, or Greater Rio, and was designated the capital of the reorganized state.

   Rio de Janeiro | History, Population, Map, Climate, & Facts

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   When did Rio de Janeiro become the capital of Brazil?

   • Rio de Janeiro became the colonial capital in 1763 and was the capital of independent Brazil from 1822 until 1960, when the national capital was moved to the new city of Brasília; the territory constituting the former Federal District was converted into Guanabara state, which formed an enclave in Rio de Janeiro state.

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   Is Rio de Janeiro a Catholic city?

   • Rio de Janeiro has had a rich and influential Catholic tradition. The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro is the second largest archdiocese in Brazil after São Paulo. The Rio de Janeiro Cathedral was inaugurated in 1979, in the central region of the city.

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8. www.tripadvisor.com › ShowTopic-g303506-i1199-kTransportation - Rio de Janeiro Forum - Tripadvisor

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   2 days ago · How to make the most of three days in Rio de Janeiro from the best stretches of sand to the most spectacular views to the top spots for samba.

9. www.britannica.com › place › BrazilBrazil - Nature, Culture, Adventure | Britannica

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   23 hours ago · Most tourists in Brazil travel to Rio de Janeiro and other easily accessible sites that are in or around urban centres with well-established hospitality industries. Salvador and other parts of Bahia are major tourist attractions, and increasing numbers of vacationers are visiting other coastal areas of the Northeast.