Rio de Janeiro and its importance Flashcards
1
Q
NEE
A
Newly emerging economy
2
Q
Importance of Rio internationally
A
2014 FIFA world cup
2016 olympics
Exportation of Petrobras
3
Q
Importance of Rio nationally
A
5% of Brazil’s GDP
Major transport hub
Rio carnival
Tourism (Rio carnival)
4
Q
Importance of rio regionally
A
12 universities
Schools & Hospitals
5
Q
How much % of Rio is in favelas
A
25%
6
Q
Rio’s port
A
Major exports for coffee and sugar
7
Q
Main service industries in Rio
A
banking. financing and insurance
8
Q
How has rio grown: migration
A
People coming in from East asia seeking new opportunities
9
Q
How has rio grown through language
A
People from Portugal come to Rio as the language is still Portuguese
