Rio De Janeiro Flashcards
1
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Rocinha
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The largest favela in Rio,in the south zone
2
Q
Ghuanaba
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The bay that Rio is situated on
3
Q
North zone
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The city’s main industrial,and home to many favelas and its the poorest part of he city
4
Q
Centre
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The centre of the city where main shopping is found and the oldest part of the city
5
Q
Barra da tijuca
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Wealthy coastal surburb home to many luxury apartments and shopping malls and home to 2016 olympics
6
Q
Copacabana
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Famous for sandy beaches and a popular tourist area.
7
Q
Tijuca national park
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Tropical rainforest in Rio that separates the south and west zones.
8
Q
Favela
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Slum houses
9
Q
Sugar loaf mountain
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Mountain in Rio that stands at the mouth of Ghuanabara bay.
10
Q
Campo grande
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Low cost housing in an industrial town in the west zone
11
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Ipanema
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A tourist area in the south zone
