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Rio de Janeiro

BY : Patricia , Alexandra and Guste

A picture of Rio de Janeiro

Some Facts!!!!1.There are about 6.3 million people that live in Rio de Janeiro, over 12 million in the expanded metro area.2.It’s the second most populated city in Brazil, after Sao Paulo.3.The name Rio de Janeiro is a Portuguese name meaning “River of January”.4. Rio De Janeiro has one of the seven wonders of the world its called Christ the Redeemer landmark on the top of Corcovada mountain.

Where Rio De Janeiro is located?

Did You Know?

Rio receives about 2.8 million international tourists every year, attractions include the carnival,many beaches, and nightlife activities.

Rio De Janeiro : Culture• Rio De Janeiro is : Brazil’s culture capital. Rio Has been granted this title because of its combination of historic and modern architecture(Christ the Redeemer landmark ).Its numerousMuseums , music and literature and of course the Rio Carnival . Rio Carnival began in the 1840s as a masked ball where people would dance polkas and waltzes . By 1917 the samba dance had become a big part in there celebrations. Nowadays , Rio Carnival is the most important celebration of the year for the people of Rio De Janeiro.

A picture of the Rio carnival

CarnivalLadies love

wearing feathersDuring

the carnival

The People Of Rio De Janeiro

The people in Rio de Janeiro call themselves Cariocas, it means “white houses”. Cariocas are also extremely friendly people, and are very comfortable with physical contact, such as kissing on the cheek (a typical greeting) and hugging. Their passions tend to include beach, sports and partying, often combined all at once. A typical day over the weekend would consist of heading to the beach for a spot of sunbathing, eating lunch in a local bar, watching the football with a cold beer followed by a night of drinking and dancing in the city’s bars and clubs.

The people of Rio De Janeiro Their passions tend to include the beach, sports and partying, often combined all at once. A typical day over the weekend would consist of heading to the beach for a spot of sunbathing, eating lunch in a local bar, watching the football with a cold beer followed by a night of drinking and dancing in the city’s various bars and clubs.

FOODOne famous local dish in Rio de Janeiro is feijoada, a tasty stew which consists of black beans and pork that is served with rice, kale, and manioc. Another favourite dish is churrasco, great hunks of barbecued beef ,pork, and other meat, which comes with manioc and onions. Rio also offers a supreme selection of fine sea food, including fresh lobster, shrimp, shellfish, and numerous other fish dishes

Music!!!Live music in Rio is an essential part of nightlife in this city. It’s everywhere, In the corner bar, on the beach or in the live clubs. It’s easy to say that Samba is in the soul of this city. A sure way to experience live music in Rio de Janeiro is to go to a Samba club . Its mostly played in the Carnival.