How has urban growth in Rio created opportunities? 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyUrban environmentsGCSEAQA Created by: 13mlilliCreated on: 24-03-18 17:02 Economic Rio is Brazil's 2nd most important industrial centre Produces 5% of Brazil's GDP Major port = exports (eg. coffee, iron ore, sugar) Big manufacturing industry - chemicals, pharmaceuticals, clothing, furniture + processed foods Centro has headquarters of largest Brazilian oil + mining companies (Pertrobras + CVBB) 1 of 4 Social - Barra da Tijuca Barra da Tijuca is in the West Zone of Rio Changed from a lower-class area into a wealthy coastal suburb Luxury flats Shopping centres Reacreational + tourist facilities 2 of 4 Social - South Zone The South Zone is Rio's main tourist area Hotels + beaches (eg. Ipanema, Copacabana) Luxury flats Wealthiest district in South America 3 of 4 Social - Centro Centro has historic buildings - attracts tourists + workers Main shopping area 4 of 4
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