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Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's largest ______ with a population of approximately 6.7 million people.
Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's largest ______ with a population of approximately 6.7 million people.
settlements
In Rio, more than 1.2 million people live in the ______ on less than £1 per day.
In Rio, more than 1.2 million people live in the ______ on less than £1 per day.
favelas
Rocinha is the largest ______ in Brazil.
Rocinha is the largest ______ in Brazil.
favela
According to a census in 2010, Rocinha is home to ______ people.
According to a census in 2010, Rocinha is home to ______ people.
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In 2011, life expectancy in Rio's ______ was found to be up to 13 years less than in the city's wealthier areas.
In 2011, life expectancy in Rio's ______ was found to be up to 13 years less than in the city's wealthier areas.
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Study Notes
Rio de Janeiro
- Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil's largest settlements with a population of approximately 6.7 million people.
Favelas in Rio de Janeiro
- The rapid growth of Rio de Janeiro's population has led to severe crowding and a shortage of housing, resulting in the growth of shanty towns, known as favelas.
- Rocinha, located in the southern zone of the city, is the largest favela in Brazil and is home to approximately 70,000 people (officially), but unofficial estimates suggest a much bigger population of up to 180,000 people.
Issues in the Favelas
- Over 1.2 million people in Rio live in favelas, surviving on less than £1 per day.
- Residents lack access to basic public services, including healthcare, education, and recreational spaces.
- Infant mortality rates in favelas are high, at 50 per 1000, compared to a national rate of 15 per 1000.
- Life expectancy in Rio's favelas is up to 13 years lower than in the city's wealthier areas (as of 2011).
- Malnutrition, diarrhoea, and other diseases are prevalent, and organized crime and gang violence are common.
- Unemployment rates are high, reaching up to 50% in 2016, with many people working in the informal, poorly paid sector.
- Many children are forced to work to support their families, with a 1995 survey finding that almost five million children between 10 and 14 years old were working.
- 18% of children in Rocinha do not attend school, and lack of education and low literacy levels make it difficult to find better-paid work.
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Discover the impact of rapid population growth on Rio de Janeiro's housing and the development of favelas, including Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil.
