How has urban growth in Rio created opportunities?

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  • Created by: 13mlilli
  • Created 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)
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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
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Social - South Zone

  • The South Zone is Rio's main tourist area
  • Hotels + beaches (eg. Ipanema, Copacabana)
  • Luxury flats
  • Wealthiest district in South America 
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Social - Centro

  • Centro has historic buildings - attracts tourists + workers
  • Main shopping area
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