Case Study: Rio de Janiero Flashcards
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What is the location of Rio?
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Located on Brazil’s Atlantic Coast, in South America. Rio is known as Brazil’s cultural capital.
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Regional Importance of Rio
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Employment opportunities
Home to 16 million people
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National Importance of Rio
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Major port for: copper; sugar; iron ore.
Centre of banking and finance
19 of the 50 best schools in Brazil are located in Rio.
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Global Importance of Rio
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Held the World Cup 2014, Olympics 2016
Tourists attractions, such as Christ the Redeemer
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Q
Causes of Growth in Rio
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Urbanisation - people moving into cities
Natural Increase - higher birth rate than death rate
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Social Opportunities in Rio
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Education
Health
Energy
Water Supply
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Environmental Challenges in Rio
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Air Pollution
Water Pollution
Waste Pollution
