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)
The Serra do Mar is the State most important aspect of its
relief. The low lands of its coastal strip are very populated, mainly
around the Guanabara Bay.
The ecosystems
The Mata Atlântica is Rio de Janeiro's major ecosystem,
as this vegetation covers most of its mountains.
Practical Information
Telephone Area Code (DDD): 21
Zip Code (CEP):
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