KidZone Geography: Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro Map

A map of Rio de Janeiro, showing where it is in Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is known across the world for it's vibrancy and culture. The city itself, by the same name, is the second largest city in Brazil. It also receives more visitors per year than any where else in the Southern hemisphere. Tourism here is a way of life and major economical sector. In 1808, the state received an influx of Portuguese royalty attempting to escape Napoleon Bonaparte. Rio de Janeiro was the capital city of Brazil for a very long time and was a host for the 2014 soccer world cup. It has a hot and humid climate.