RIO DE JANEIRO STATE FELIPE P .– 7º D

This map shows Rio de Janeiro location. Rio de Janeiro State This map shows Rio de Janeiro location.

These are the cities that are part of Rio de Janeiro state.

Rio de Janeiro: Natural Features of Climate and Topography The state of Rio de Janeiro is located in the southeastern region. Climate: In the ​​flatter area the climate which predominates is the tropical semi-humid. Between lowland Fluminense and upland the climate is tropical. In the highlands it predominates the tropical climate with hot, humid summers (rainy) and dry winters. Topography: The area of the state of Rio de Janeiro is very varied. The highest point in the state is the “Pico das Agulhas Negras” with 2,787 meters high.

Rio de Janeiro: Vegetation and Hydrography Before the last occupation held in Rio de Janeiro State for livestock development, basically three variations of vegetation were identified: on the coast and around, a swamp and the Atlantic Forest . Going upland, a hillside forest . Hydrography: The main river of the state is the Paraíba do Sul that crosses the country to a great extent. The Paraíba do Sul river goes to the Atlantic Ocean. With the poor planned development and population growth, water has become a preoccupation. So governments and water managers had to care for more sustainable water use.

Environmental Problems: Rains and Tragedies in Rio de Janeiro To understand the reasons of these tragedies in Rio de Janeiro, it is necessary to to identify the root of the problem, so here it goes: (1) The geography of Rio de Janeiro is formed by naturally steep slopes and typical tropical climate, with high rainfall; (2) The removal of the forest that covered the areas, facilitated the water infiltration in the soil; (3) The disorganized urbanization that conducted to a risk occupation on slopes, as a result of excessive population growth.

Features of Rio de Janeiro City Capital: Rio de Janeiro. Population: 15,989,929. Area: 43.780,172km2 Population Density: 365,23. Number of Municipalities: 92.

This map shows some streets of Leblon and Ipanema neighborhoods. Rio de Janeiro City This map shows some streets of Leblon and Ipanema neighborhoods. This is the map of Rio de Janeiro city and its main neighborhoods.

This is the map of Rio de Janeiro subway system. Rio de Janeiro City This is the map of Rio de Janeiro subway system.

Rio de Janeiro City This map shows some Rio de Janeiro streets and Botafogo beach. The red point shows the hotel named Grande Hotel São Francisco.

This map shows the famous beach Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro City This map shows the famous beach Copacabana in Rio de Janeiro