Rio de Janeiro – location and causes of growth Flashcards
Where is Rio de Janeiro located?
In South America, on the south-east coast of Brazil, North of the tropic of Capricorn.
Describe the location of places surrounding Rio
-The Atlantic Ocean is to the east
-The Brazilian Highlands are to the north
-The Amazon river and rainforest are to the north west
-Sao Paulo is to the west
How has Rio’s economy grown?
-The large amount of chemicals, medicines, clothing, etc.
-The 5 ports along the coastline of the city create trade opportunities.
- There are lots of banking, finance, an insurance Jobs in Rio.
Why has Rio’s population rapidly grown?
- Many people from places like Japan, Korea and China are moving to Rio to find jobs.
- People who previously lived in rural Brazil are moving to Rio for jobs.
What percentage of Brazil’s GDP comes from Rio?
5%
What are the 3 most famous tourist attractions in Rio?
- Christ the redeemer
- Sugar Loaf mountain
- Copacabana beach
Why is tourism important for Rio?
Boosts Brazil’s GDP and gives money to local people not companies.
What are Rio’s main exports?
Coffee, sugar and iron ore
How much money are Rio’s exports worth?
$7 Billion
Why might people move to Rio other than for jobs?
Rio has 19 of the top 50 schools in Brazil
What are the benefits of Rio having 19 of the top 50 schools in Brazil?
Having a more educated population means that the workforce of Rio will be more skilled in the future. This will encourage businesses to move to Rio.
Why is Rio important globally?
-Rio is home to world famous tourist attractions such as the Christ the redeemer statue.
-Rio exports $7B worth of goods around the world.
-In 2014, Rio hosted the world cup and in 2016, Rio hosted the Olympics and the Paralympics.
Why was hosting the world cup and Olympics beneficial for Rio?
-The city improved infrastructure to cope with the influx of tourists.
-The Brazilian economy was boosted.
-It put Rio on the map, encouraging more tourists in the future.
Why is Rio important nationally?
-Rio contributes 5% of Brazil’s GDP (the largest of any Brazilian city)
-Many corporations are based in Rio such as ‘Shell’ and ‘Esso’, the tax revenue from these businesses contribute to Brazil.
Why is Rio important regionally?
-Brazil’s service sector dominates the economy in banking and finance
-Rio contains 19 of the top 50 schools in Brazil
What part of Rio has the fastest growing population?
Outer suburbs and exurbs
What part of Rio has reached population capacity, slowing population growth?
Inner suburbs
What part of Rio do people want to live in most?
By the beach (inner suburbs)
How much has the population of Rio grown from 1960 to 2010?
3.2M to 6.5M = 3.3M more people
Why is it difficult to measure population in Rio?
Lots of people in Rio aren’t officially counted so the number is usually higher
How does Rio’s population increase naturally?
-There is 14.3 births per 1000 and 6.6 deaths per 1000 (2016)
-People are mainly catholic, meaning they don’t use contraception
What are the pull factors attracting people to Rio?
-Stunning beaches, amazing natural surroundings make it one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere.
-Main service centre for Brazil with banking, finance and insurance services.
-Major world port exporting coffee, sugar and iron ore. It also serves as a docking point for cruise ships.
-Major manufacturing industries are located there. These include chemicals, clothing, furniture and processed foods.
What are push factors attracting people to Rio?
Droughts in the north east of Brazil make it difficult to earn a living, encouraging people to move to Rio
