Brazil's second largest city after Sao Paulo, and the third largest capitals of South America after Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires.
Established in 01.01.1565.
Considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world by many. The area of the city around 1,260 square kilometers.
The population of the region of Rio de Janeiro in 2007, towards the grand 13.782 million people.
Located in the State of Rio de Janeiro, the capital of the state, and the city was the former capital of Brazil before the construction of Brasilia DC current.
Has jurisdiction over the most important tourist attractions Adedeh of pristine beaches and famed beach Copakopana to the large number of tourists it, but there are still more beaches beauty such as the beaches of Leblon and Ipanema Beach Among the most famous tourist areas in Rio de Janeiro is a statue of Christ, or so-by the PARA (Karagovado) and is accessible to him by train at the top of the mountain, overlooking a spectacular view of the city and there is a commercial district of Botafogo markets of the best sites for shopping is also famous Earnda continuous and various events come renamed Rio Didjaniroa this name as they hit the Spanish fleet in the month Janiora.
Tourism Economy
The town of Rio de Janeiro has greatly expanded in tourism in the past few years where the economy has witnessed a renaissance of tourism in Brazil is very large because of the landmarks of Rio de Janeiro brilliant, was selected by the Olympic Committee to host the 2016 Olympics.
And Rio de Janeiro city densely populated, but in spite of the congestion, many of the residents of the city of Rio are considered the best place to live in Brazil. And enjoy the population, in particular the sunny beaches of Rio and Mlahiaa Night and vibrant festivals.
Founded Rio when the Portuguese soldiers built a castle and a village near what is now known as Guanabara Bay in 1565 AD.
The Portuguese settled there for control of the port city and fired on the name of the Gulf, which was called at the time, Rio de Janeiro (January River). Historians believe that the Portuguese explorer Goncalo Coelho called the Gulf on behalf of the month in which it arrived in 1503 AD.
It was believed that the Gulf Kelho the mouth of the river is great.
