Rental Car Rio De Janeiro
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Rio De Janeiro short guide

Rio de Janeiro is Brazil’s second largest city and population of the city is located at 6.6 million (2007). Including metropolitan region, the number measured at nearly 12 million in 2007. Rio de Janeiro is located on the coast to the south and bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The city was the capital of the country until 1960 when Brasilia took over status.

Rio de Janeiro is very famous for its beautiful natural harbor and inviting beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema. Many pay a visit to one or more of the city’s parks and the 38-meter high Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado mountain peak is a hallmark of both Rio de Janeiro and Brazil. The biggest tourist attraction is the carnival every year taken 40 days before Easter.

There are several airports in Rio de Janeiro, including for domestic flights and military airports. The international airport Galeão International Airport is located 20 km north of the town from which there are flights to Europe and USA.

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