Pre-Cabraline period
The region of Rio was inhabited by the Tupi, Puri, Botocudo and Maxakalí peoples.
Colonial period See more

According to the 2010 IBGE Census, there were 5,940,224 people residing in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Since 1960, when it was surpassed by See more

Rio de Janeiro has the second-largest GDP of any city in Brazil, surpassed only by São Paulo. According to the IBGE, it was approximately US$201 billion in 2008, equivalent to 5.1% of … See more

Rio de Janeiro is a main cultural hub in Brazil. Its architecture embraces churches and buildings dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries, blending with the world-renowned designs of … See more

Rio de Janeiro is near the west end of a strip (from Cabo Frio to just east of Ilha Grande) of Brazil's Atlantic coast close to the See more

Municipal government
In Rio de Janeiro, the executive power is represented by the mayor and the cabinet of secretaries, in accordance with the model proposed by the Federal Constitution. The Organic Law of the Municipality and … See more

Transportation
Airports
The city of Rio de Janeiro is served by the following airports for use:
• Galeão–Antônio Carlos Jobim International Airport: used for all international and … See more