Case study: Rio- an Olympic city Flashcards
What is the population of Rio?
12 million
What has Rio hosted and in what year?
Fifa world cup - 2014
Olympics- 2016
Does Rio have a rich culture and political history?
Yes
How has the social challenge of a rapid population growth caused by natural increase affected Rio?
- problem of insufficent and inadequate housing and health service
- increased crime, congestion, unemployment and pollution
How many migrants arrive in Rio each year?
over 100,000 each year
How many informal inhabitants have no access to sewers or electricity?
1/3
What is the life expectancy in Rio?
in the 50s
What are the environmental challenges of Rio?
- 4 million cars jamming the roads daily
- tighter environmental laws and controls are reducing raw sewage, industrial effluent, oil and landfill leachates
Is rio a world city?
Yes
What is a world city?
a city that serves in the global economic network
What solution does Rio use for all the poor housing?
They hide the inadequate housing away from the tourist areas
Why was Rio important before the Olympics?
- major port exporting coffee, sugar and iron ore to all parts of the world
- major centre for banking, finance and insurance
- a manufacturing centre for chemicals, clothing, furniture and processed foods
What was the north zone of Rio?
the industrial part icluding port, airport and football stadium and low quality housing
What is the south zone of Rio?
most social and economic part of Rio, with tourist hotels,main beaches and South Americas wealthiest postcode with security
What is the west zone of Rio?
the most modern area of Rio- luxury apartment blocks, shopping malls, olympic stadiums
