rio de janeiro

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how many people live in rio?
6.7 million people
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what is the major reason for urban growth in rio?
migration
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why do people want to migrate to rio?
work in the city
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two ways the favelas are being improved?
favela bairro project, self help schemes.
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how have they helped reduce traffic congestion?
cable cars, extended the metro system, toll roads.
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how much has it cost to improve the favelas?
200 million
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how is crime and gangs being prevented in the favelas?
sending in police, military forces and marines into the favelas.
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how do self help schemes improve the favelas?
people are giving tools and training to help improve their homes.
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what is the major reason for urban growth in rio?

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