lagos Flashcards
1
Q
why is rio important
A
second largest gdp in brazil
one of the most visited places in southern hemisphere
hosted olympics and world cup
2
Q
what are rios opportunities
A
standard of living gradually growing
one of the highest incomes per person in brazil
various types of emloyment
3
Q
what are some challenges in rio
A
severe shortage of housing schools and healthcare
rise of informal jobs with no tax in favelas
large scale social inequality
4
Q
how is rio trying to deal with its problems
A
self help schemes
authorities provided basic materials for homes
government demolished houses and created new estates
community policing to help deal with gangs
