Why do so many people live in Rio de Janeiro?
The beach at Rio
The stadium in central Rio
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The natural setting:
• The incredible surfing waves off Prainha. Whether you conquer them yourself or just watch the water-bound athletes skimming effortlessly over and under them, these waves are impressive. • Tijuca’s lush, dense rainforests, which boast a number of hiking trails for those wanting to experience the fauna and flora first hand. • The shores of Ipanema Beach or one of the many other beaches for which this city is renowned. • The more than 5,000 species of plants and trees at the Jardim Botânico (Botanical Garden). The palm species alone exceed 900. • The sheer scale of the statue of Christ the Redeemer as it overlooks the city far below. • The beautiful beaches, which are known throughout the world. Sports and Culture: • Sports enthusiasts simply must experience the Maracanã stadium, which seats 100,000 spectators and has been the venue of many a heart-stopping match between international football greats. • There is also the 2016 Olympics coming up, and there has been the Fifa World Cup in 2014. • Numerous auditoriums where Brazilian and international artists perform. • Dozens of world class museums. The Economy: • There are many jobs in the city, catering to the tourists, industry jobs, manufacturing iron, steel, chemicals, and textures. Unfortunately, many workers do not make enough money to live in nice homes. Instead, they live in one of the 750 slums around the city. They commute to work in the city, and come back home each day. |