Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro is located in Brazil, South America, and is ranked 25th on the list of world Mega Cities. The city was discovered by Portuguese Navigator Pedro Alvarez Cabral, after he was apparently blown off-course in April 1500.
Rio has a population of around 11.66 million people, which is a bit less than half of Australia's population. The city faces many day-to-day problems that we would consider major crisis. Over the years, the population of Rio has exploded, causing severe challenges. On this site you will learn about the ups and the downs of Rio De Janeiro, and discover what life is like in the bustling Mega City.
Rio has a population of around 11.66 million people, which is a bit less than half of Australia's population. The city faces many day-to-day problems that we would consider major crisis. Over the years, the population of Rio has exploded, causing severe challenges. On this site you will learn about the ups and the downs of Rio De Janeiro, and discover what life is like in the bustling Mega City.