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Rio-de-Janeiro translated as "The January River" is the former Brazilian capital and the most visited city in the country. Copacabana, carnival and the statue of Christ became world known symbols of Rio.

Set between mountains and the sea, it is South America's most popular beach resort. A life in Rio seems to be an endless celebration. They know how to enjoy life! Rio began in 1502 when the Portugal's sailors came here. Since that Rio symbolizes the Latin style of life - sea, sun, fusion of cultures and joy!
However, Rio isn't only that - inhabitants not only entertain - they live and work here. Rio-de-Janeiro is a big financial and cultural centre of Brazil. It's a football capital too - famous Marakana stadium is wide known among football fans. Unfortunately Rio is also known for its ghettos or favelas as they call it.
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