Rio's Economic Opportunities And Challenges Flashcards
Employment in Rio
Port industries
Importing and exporting
Employment in Rio
Service industries
Finance and banking
Employment in Rio
Oil refinement and petrochemical industries
Employment in Rio
Manufacturing
Newer industries such as computers and electronics
Employment in Rio
Tourism
Rio is one of the world largest tourist destinations
Employment in Rio
Steel
Largest steelworks in South America
Employment in Rio
Construction
Providing employment for many non-skilled workers
Employment in Rio
Retail and distribution
Effects of economic growth in Rio
2nd most important industrial centre after Sāo Paulo
Provides 6% of all employment in Brazil
Effects of economic growth in Rio
Contributions to rapid economic growth
Large population
Financial sector
Port facilities
Industrial areas
Effects of economic growth in Rio
Retail
One of the highest income per head in the country
Retail and consumer sector is major source of employment
Oil has been discovered off the coast and has boosted the growth of oil related industries