CUE - Case Study: Rio Flashcards
1
Q
Population
A
12 million people - megacity
2
Q
Location
A
Brazil, S America, Tropic of Capricorn, Southern Hemisphere
3
Q
Locale
A
No longer capital but top tourist destination in S. America.
Manufacturing centre
Major port
Sporting events e.g 2014 FIFA world cup, 2016 Olympics
4
Q
Infamous for?
A
Pollution Extremes of wealth High unemployment and crime Landslides Congestion