by Brett Halperin 15 years ago
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Urbanization- Rio
Rio de Janeiro, known for its beauty, is one of the most interesting cities in the world. Placed between miles of beaches and mountains, Rio has developed into a primate city for Brazil, second only to Sao Paulo. Founded in 1567, Rio has grown into one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world. With a population of over 11 million, Rio is considered the cultural heart of Brazil. From the pre-Lentin carnival to their love for soccer and from the wealthy beaches of Copacabana, Leblon, and Ipanema to the extremely poor living in hillside favelas, Rio makes up a diverse population.
Rio has seen many periods of development, but never as much as it has in the last half century. After World War II, Rio developed into a modern city, accepting the same problems that come with such a change (severe poverty, limited public services, traffic congestion, pollution). As more people move from the country to Rio, the problems of overcrowding increase. Though the city may change over time, Rio will always have its beautiful hills and beaches for which it is known.
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http://www.macalester.edu/courses/geog61/chad/titlepag.htm
