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> Discovering Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
State of South-Eastern Brazil
The State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil's second most important
State based on economy, has a diversified economic structure: industries,
services and mainly tourism [See also: States
of Brazil]
Capital:
Rio de Janeiro (
6.136.652 inhab / IBGE:2006)
Area:
43.919 km2
Population:
15.561.720 inhab. (IBGE: 2006)
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Brazil's Second Economy
The State of Rio de Janeiro is Brazil's second economy: industries,
services and agro-business activities. The sugar plantations
of late XVIIIth century made the hinterland richness. During the XXth
century, metalurgy among other industries, contributed to the State
industrialization process. Meanwhile, thank to its ports, trade and
finance, the services sectors has always been of great importance.
Brazil's Major Gateway
The State's Capital, Rio de Janeiro City, is one of Brazil's major gateway to discover
the country. The City of Rio de Janeiro (Sugar Loaf, Corcovado, Copacabana)
is Brazil's major tourist attraction.
Brazil's Most Beautiful Carnival
Carnival
is closely associated to the City of Rio de Janeiro. Its luxury and enchantment make of this popular
manifestation Brazil's most known attraction all over the world.
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Practical Information
Telephone Area Code (DDD): 21
Zip Code (CEP):
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© Top do Brasil, Rio de Janeiro,
2007
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