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R I o D e J a n e I r o

R I o D e J a n e I r o. By: Leona Lavong 8-D. Government.

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R I o D e J a n e I r o

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  1. RIo De JaneIro By: Leona Lavong 8-D

  2. Government • The city is governed by a prefeito (mayor). The government is divided into several departments, each administered by a secretary who answers to the mayor, who is elected to a four-year term. The Municipal Chamber, whose members are elected proportionally from Rio's 24 administrative regions, dictates legislation. The city is divided into five planning areas and 158 neighborhoods.

  3. Leaders • The president of Brazil is Dilma Rousseff. • Eduardo Paes is the mayor of Rio de Janeiro.

  4. Currency • Brazil’s currency is called the "Real“. It is actually pronounced with a silent "R" and an "H" sound.  

  5. Language • Portuguese is the main language in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian Portuguese alphabet

  6. Tourist Attractions • Sugarloaf • Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) • Jardim Botanico (Botanical Garden) • Maracana • Parque Nacional da Tijuca

  7. Päo de Açúcar (Sugarloaf) The Sugarloaf Mountain stands at 396 meters (1,299ft) above sea level. The only way to get to the top is by cable car. Sugarloaf mountain is the second most visited spot in Rio de Janeiro. The name, sugarloaf, was given because its shape reminded the Portuguese of the form of finished produced white sugar.

  8. Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) • The Christ the Redeemer statue stands 40 meters on Mount Corcovado. The area is surrounded by beautiful scenery. The statue of Christ the Redeemer with open arms is a symbol of peace.

  9. Jardim Botanico (Botanical Garden) • More than 7000 plant species grow in this Garden. There are many greenhouses. It was founded in 1808 by John VI of Portugal. Originally intended for the adjustment of spices like nutmeg, pepper, and cinnamon imported from the West Indies, the Garden was opened to the public in 1822, and is now open during daylight hours every day except December 25 and the 1st of January.

  10. Maracana Soccer Stadium • This is the worlds largest soccer stadium, and can fit100,000 people comfortably. Although at some events more than 200,000 people can gather.

  11. Parque Nacional da Tijuca • Only a fraction of the gigantic rain forest that once covered the Atlantic coast of Brazil and the Parque Nacional da Tijuca, a national park has an area of ​​120 square kilometers is one of them. In it you can find plant and animal life.

  12. Carnival Celebration • Carnival is the biggest and longest celebration in Brazil. Brazilians celebrate Carnival during the month of February before Lent.  However, there are many street parades in Rio with floats and dancers. Many people dress up in beautiful costumes at the bloco or street band parades and dance to live Samba music along the floats throughout Rio de Janeiro. Rio Carnival starts on Saturday and ends on Fats Tuesday with the start of Lent. Rio Carnival attracts more than 500,000 tourists every year. Carnival is the most celebrated Rio de Janeiro holiday.

  13. Clothing • In Rio the clothing is basically the same as in the states. They wear clothing that you would find in Florida or warmer states, because of the climate there.

  14. Pictures

  15. The End

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