Rio de Janeiro Revision Guide PDF

Urban Growth—Case Study Rio de Janeiro is a great example of the attraction of cities and the problems caused by rapid urban growth. Rio de Janeiro, the cultural capital of Brazil  Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil, an NEE (Newly Emerging Economy) with a population of approximate- ly...

Urban Growth—Case Study Rio de Janeiro is a great example of the attraction of cities and the problems caused by rapid urban growth. Rio de Janeiro, the cultural capital of Brazil  Rio de Janeiro is a city in Brazil, an NEE (Newly Emerging Economy) with a population of approximate- ly 18 million people, including the surrounding areas  It was the capital of Brazil until 1960, it is now Brasilia, but remains an important financial and indus- trial hub  The city continues to grow as it is an attractive location for both national and international migrants, and has a high natural increase as well Rio de Janeiro offers people better jobs and a better quality of life Social Opportunities: Economic Opportunities: Rio has much better access to services and re- Rural Brazil ,particularly Amazonia, is still quite sources than other regions of Brazil: poor. Most people move to Rio looking for better - There are more healthcare centres and hospi- jobs. tals than in Amazonia - Rapid city growth and the need for facilities for - 50% of students carry on their studies after the Olympics has lead to lots of jobs involved in compulsory schooling, much higher than the ru- construction being available ral areas - Rio is a financial centre, a major port and a cen- - Energy supplies are better and have been im- tre of industry proved for the Olympic Games - Tourism is a major part of Rio’s economy and - New treatment plants mean more people have employs large numbers of people across the city access to safe, clean water But rapid growth has also lead to a lot of problems... Social Challenges Economic Challenges Environmental Challenges - Only 55% of people have regular - A lot of jobs In Rio, particularly in the - Traffic congestion is high causing sig- healthcare squatter settlements are in the infor- nificant air pollution - Drop out rates in education are high mal economy - Guanabara Bay is heavily polluted due to children encouraged into crimi- - This means few people pay tax or from waste and industry nal activities (drug trafficking) have regular work and benefits - Favelas (squatter settlements) have - 12% of people do not have access to - Low wages are common very poor sanitation and very irregular clean water - Unemployment can be as high as 37% rubbish collections, leading to waste - A lot of people tap electricity supplies - Criminal activities interrupt business- contaminating local water supplies and illegally, causing blackouts es causing a loss of profits. spreading diseases