Rio De Janeiro is a NEE (newly emerging economy) in brazil, South America and is located on the Atlantic Coast ; it is the second most populated city in Brazil. Recently, many people have migrated from rural area to major cities such as Rio to seek better opportunities.

The city has 4 major zones:

North - main industrial area
West - includes newly rejuvenated Barra de Tijuca
South - main tourist area (including Copacabana Beach) as well as Rocinha, the largest favela in South America
Centro - Shopping and financial centre

The city holds much global, regional and national significance which includes :

It is the second most important industrial centre in the country
The statue of Christ The Redeemer is one of the Seven New Wonders Of the World
Rio hosted the 2014 world cup and the 2016 Olympic Games

	Created by Hettie White over 8 years ago

GCSE Geography (Human) Slide Set on Human-Rio De janiero, created by Hettie White on 03/04/2018.