Because of its beauty, the city received the nickname "Cidade Maravilhosa" (Wonderful City). Not only Christ and Corcovado mountain are responsible for the astonishing postcards, but also the mountain called Pão-de-açucar (Sugar Loaf), the beaches known as Copacabana, Ipanema, and Barra da Tijuca, not to mention the colorful carnival parade.
Pão-de-açucar
Barra da Tijuca
Rio is an important economical and cultural center. Petrobras, our oil company, and Rede Globo, the largest Brazilian communication company, have their headquarters there.
The "Cidade Maravilhosa" was the capital of the country until the 1960s; it was discovered on January 1, 1502. Rio means river, and Janeiro, January.
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“[Rio de Janeiro] was discovered on January 1”
January 20 actually, on Saint Sebastian’s feast day.
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couldn't find that data. are you sure?!
;-)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_De_Janeiro#History
http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro_(cidade)
my guess is the place was discovered on january 1st, but the city founded on the 20th.
one thing i forgot to mention:
maracanã stadium where we will be able to watch the world cup in 2014!
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êeeeeeeee! tão chegando! kisses!
e o rio de janeiro..continua lindooo!!
e cade minha foto?????
I want to go there!
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