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    Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: [ˈʁi.u d(ʒi) ʒɐˈne(j)ɾu] ), or simply Rio, is the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-most-populous city...
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    Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁi.u dʒi ʒɐˈne(j)ɾu] , [ˈʁi.u dʒɐˈ-]) is one of the 27 federative units of Brazil. It has the second largest...
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    is a bairro (neighbourhood) located in the South Zone of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is most prominently known for its 4 km (2.5 miles) balneario...
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    Rio de Janeiro/Galeão–Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (IATA: GIG, ICAO: SBGL), popularly known by its original name Galeão International Airport...
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  • The 2024 G20 Rio de Janeiro summit (Portuguese: Cúpula do G20 Rio de Janeiro 2024) is the upcoming nineteenth meeting of Group of Twenty (G20), a Head...
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    Metropolitana de São Sebastião), better known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (Catedral Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro) or as the Cathedral...
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    The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro) is a festival held every year before Lent; it is considered the biggest celebration...
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    Greater Rio de Janeiro, officially the Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Region (Grande Rio, officially Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro, in Portuguese)...
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    The Rio de Janeiro Metro (Portuguese: MetrôRio, Portuguese pronunciation: [meˌtɾo ˈʁi.u]), commonly referred to as just the Metrô (Portuguese pronunciation:...
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  • in Rio de Janeiro. Rio de Janeiro has several of Brazil's significant football clubs, and the city is home to many football clubs. Rio de Janeiro has...
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    is a municipality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in the Southeast region. It is located in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro, having land limits with...
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    Flamengo is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the Portuguese word for Flemish, and it was given to the nearby beach (Praia do Flamengo, Beach...
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    Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), alternatively known as University of Brazil, is a public research university in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is the...
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    the city of Rio de Janeiro, in the northern neighborhood of Tijuca. The team compete in Campeonato Carioca, the top tier of the Rio de Janeiro state football...
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    -43.17667 The Municipal Chamber of Rio de Janeiro is the unicameral legislative body of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It was founded in 1565 by the Portuguese...
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    Brazilian Portuguese: [ˈkɾistu ʁedẽˈtoʁ]) is an Art Deco statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, created by French-Polish sculptor Paul Landowski and built...
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    The Cidade de Deus (Portuguese pronunciation: [siˈdadʒi dʒi ˈdewʃ], City of God) is a West Zone neighborhood of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is also...
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    in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Vidigal overlooks Ipanema Beach (Portuguese: Praia de Ipanema) and Ilhas Cagarras. It is located in the South Zone of Rio, between...
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  • The Rio de Janeiro Marathon is an annual road-based marathon hosted by Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, since 1979. The marathon is a World Athletics Label Road...
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    Miss Rio de Janeiro, also referred to as Miss Estado do Rio de Janeiro or simply just Miss Estado do Rio, is a Brazilian Beauty pageant which selects...
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    (Downtown, lit. "Center") is a neighborhood in the Central Region of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It represents the financial heart of the city, and the crux...
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    The 2024 Rio de Janeiro municipal election took place on 6 October 2024. Voters elected a mayor, vice mayor, and 51 city council members. The incumbent...
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    Duque de Caxias (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈduki dʒi kaˈʃi.ɐʃ]; "Duke of Caxias") is a city on Guanabara Bay and part of Rio de Janeiro metropolitan area...
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    of Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: Museu de Arte Moderna do Rio de Janeiro, MAM) is a museum located in northeastern Flamengo Park, in the city of Rio de Janeiro...
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  • of Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro; PUC-Rio) is a Jesuit, Catholic, pontifical university in Rio de Janeiro...
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    pronunciation: [ʁeˈzẽdʒi]) is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro. The population is 132,312 (2020 est.) in an area of 1094 km2. Resendense...
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    The armed conflict for control of the favelas in Greater Rio de Janeiro or simply Civil conflict for control of the favelas is an ongoing conflict between...
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    and favela (low-income informal neighborhood) in the North Zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is a grouping of several favelas, suburbs with houses, and...
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    The Port of Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: Porto do Rio de Janeiro) is a seaport in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil located in a cove on the west shore...
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    Lapa is a neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in the center of the city, it is famous for its historical monuments and vibrant nightlife. The...
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