Rio de Janeiro
Americannoun
noun
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a port in SE Brazil, on Guanabara Bay: the country's chief port and its capital from 1763 to 1960; backed by mountains, notably Sugar Loaf Mountain; founded by the French in 1555 and taken by the Portuguese in 1567. Pop: 11 469 000 (2005 est)
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a state of E Brazil. Capital: Rio de Janeiro. Pop: 14 724 475 (2002). Area: 42 911 sq km (16 568 sq miles)
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Rio is famous as a tourist attraction. Especially popular are its beaches, particularly the Copacabana.
Rio's annual carnival is world-famous.
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Franco had worked with Rio de Janeiro's city council to oppose housing developments in poorer neighbourhoods that were a source of income for militia groups.
From BBC
The NFL will visit new markets including a first game in Rio de Janeiro, featuring the Dallas Cowboys, and Paris, with the New Orleans Saints.
From Barron's
On Tuesday, the country's national meteorological institute issued a heavy rain alert for all of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and 12 other Brazilian states.
From BBC
Rio de Janeiro's annual carnival parade competition continued its tradition of vibrant dance and colour, with samba school Viradouro taking the crown for its tribute to its legendary drum director.
From BBC
Brazilian police have disguised themselves using fancy dress to blend in as Carnival-goers to target phone thieves in Rio de Janeiro.
From BBC
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