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Rio de Janeiro

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Also known as: Cidade de São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro, Rio

Written by Alberto Passos Guimarães, Ronald Milton Schneider•All

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Last Updated: Dec 21, 2024 • Article History

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Rio de Janeiro, city and port, capital of the estado (state) of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean, in the southeastern part of the tropical zone of South America, and is widely recognized as one of the world’s most beautiful and interesting urban centres. Although Rio de Janeiro continues to be the preeminent icon of Brazil in the eyes of many in the world, in reality its location, architecture, inhabitants, and lifestyle make it highly unique when compared with other Brazilian cities, especially the country’s capital of Brasília or the much larger city of São ...(100 of 7262 words)

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