Brazil and its Regions part V - Southeast 2 - Rio de Janeiro

Nana_Brazil · 06-11-2005, 01:15 AM

RIO DE JANEIRO

Rio de Janeiro, was discovered on January (Janeiro) 1, 1502 by Portuguese navigators who mistook the entrance of Guanabara Bay for the mouth of a river (Rio). Sixty years later because French traders in search of pau-brasil (Brazilwood) were routinely "visiting" the area the Portuguese crown established the city of Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro. After 2 years of bloody conflict the French were expelled and settlers began to cultivate the surrounding fertile lands. In the beginning of the 18th century the city's importance and population increased immensely as it became the main shipping port for gold and diamonds that came from Minas Gerais.
In 1763 the colonial capital of Brazil was transfered from Salvador, Bahia to Rio. In 1808, as Napoleon's armies began the invasion of Portugal, the decision was made to transfer the monarch and his court to Rio de Janeiro, where he would remain until 1821. During this time Brasil was elevated in status from a colony to United Kingdom with Portugal. With the advent of Independence Rio became the capital of the new empire.The city prospered economically, and by 1891 it had a population of over 500,000 inhabitants ranking it one of the largest cities in the world. As the city grew in prominence mountains were removed, bay water reclaimed, and skyscrapers constructed. With the inauguration of Brasilia in 1960, Rio de Janeiro ceased to be Brazil's capital.
This unique landscape makes Rio one of the most beautiful cities in the world, justifying its title of "Marvelous City" (Cidade Maravilhosa). Rio's cultural life is intense and varied. Perhaps at no time is the city's festive reputation better displayed than during the annual carnaval which enlivens the city for 3 solid days with music, singing, parties, balls, and desfiles (street parades with costumed dancers performing the samba.) Economically it is a service industry center, a key financial center, and the producer of foodstuffs, building materials, electrical equipment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and textiles.
With its world famous beaches free to all (such as Copacabana and Ipanema), its splendid bay, one of the loveliest in the world, and its wonderful climate, a blend of summer and springtime, Rio de Janeiro is a city that lives in and for the sun.
Unfortunatelly violance is taking place day by day in Rio.

CARIOCA is the name given to a person who was born in Rio.

Turistic places:

Besides the beaches, there are: Corcovado ( Jesus Christ huge statue), Pão de Açúcar (where there is a cable car riding to the mountain), Jardim Botânico (Botanical Gardens),
Museu Histórico Nacional ( National Historical Museum), Urca, Maracanã Stadium, among others.

Some cities in Rio:

Paraty (historical ), Buzios, Angra dos Reis, Niterói, Petrópolis etc..

xpsal · 06-11-2005, 05:21 AM

wow! paradise!

Nana_Brazil · 06-12-2005, 12:08 AM

lol yes endeed Xpsal, but it is a pity what people can do with such paradise and making it become a hell sometimes...
But Morocco in my opinion is really beautiful and exotic as well as all the middle east countries and which I dream visiting them one day inshallah

06-11-2005, 01:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Nana_Brazil International Forum great member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: São Paulo - Brazil Posts: 1,131 Nana_Brazil came out of the blue	Brazil and its Regions part V - Southeast 2 - Rio de Janeiro RIO DE JANEIRO Rio de Janeiro, was discovered on January (Janeiro) 1, 1502 by Portuguese navigators who mistook the entrance of Guanabara Bay for the mouth of a river (Rio). Sixty years later because French traders in search of pau-brasil (Brazilwood) were routinely "visiting" the area the Portuguese crown established the city of Sao Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro. After 2 years of bloody conflict the French were expelled and settlers began to cultivate the surrounding fertile lands. In the beginning of the 18th century the city's importance and population increased immensely as it became the main shipping port for gold and diamonds that came from Minas Gerais. In 1763 the colonial capital of Brazil was transfered from Salvador, Bahia to Rio. In 1808, as Napoleon's armies began the invasion of Portugal, the decision was made to transfer the monarch and his court to Rio de Janeiro, where he would remain until 1821. During this time Brasil was elevated in status from a colony to United Kingdom with Portugal. With the advent of Independence Rio became the capital of the new empire.The city prospered economically, and by 1891 it had a population of over 500,000 inhabitants ranking it one of the largest cities in the world. As the city grew in prominence mountains were removed, bay water reclaimed, and skyscrapers constructed. With the inauguration of Brasilia in 1960, Rio de Janeiro ceased to be Brazil's capital. This unique landscape makes Rio one of the most beautiful cities in the world, justifying its title of "Marvelous City" (Cidade Maravilhosa). Rio's cultural life is intense and varied. Perhaps at no time is the city's festive reputation better displayed than during the annual carnaval which enlivens the city for 3 solid days with music, singing, parties, balls, and desfiles (street parades with costumed dancers performing the samba.) Economically it is a service industry center, a key financial center, and the producer of foodstuffs, building materials, electrical equipment, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, beverages, and textiles. With its world famous beaches free to all (such as Copacabana and Ipanema), its splendid bay, one of the loveliest in the world, and its wonderful climate, a blend of summer and springtime, Rio de Janeiro is a city that lives in and for the sun. Unfortunatelly violance is taking place day by day in Rio. CARIOCA is the name given to a person who was born in Rio. Turistic places: Besides the beaches, there are: Corcovado ( Jesus Christ huge statue), Pão de Açúcar (where there is a cable car riding to the mountain), Jardim Botânico (Botanical Gardens), Museu Histórico Nacional ( National Historical Museum), Urca, Maracanã Stadium, among others. Some cities in Rio: Paraty (historical ), Buzios, Angra dos Reis, Niterói, Petrópolis etc..
(Offline)

06-11-2005, 05:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
xpsal The Linguanaut Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington DC Posts: 1,783 xpsal has a spectacular aura about	wow! paradise! __________________ - Learn Arabic, Arabic Calligraphy, Spanish, Arabic Keyboard - Phrases in more than 52 languages - Try some Brain Games. Salim ۞ ۩ ۝ ۩۩۩
(Offline)

06-12-2005, 12:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nana_Brazil International Forum great member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: São Paulo - Brazil Posts: 1,131 Nana_Brazil came out of the blue	lol yes endeed Xpsal, but it is a pity what people can do with such paradise and making it become a hell sometimes... But Morocco in my opinion is really beautiful and exotic as well as all the middle east countries and which I dream visiting them one day inshallah Last edited by Nana_Brazil; 06-12-2005 at 12:10 AM.
(Offline)

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode