Urban Growth in LICs & NEEs - Rio De Janiero, Brazil - Case Study (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Rio de Janeiro's population
Rio de Janeiro's population
6.5 million
Rio's contribution to Brazil's economy (%)
Rio's contribution to Brazil's economy (%)
7%
Major sporting events Rio hosted (years)
Major sporting events Rio hosted (years)
2014 World Cup, 2016 Olympics
% of children over 10 who can read in Rio
% of children over 10 who can read in Rio
95%
% of Rio's population living in slums
% of Rio's population living in slums
Over 25%
% of Rio residents with healthcare access
% of Rio residents with healthcare access
Only 30%
Unemployment rate in Rio's favelas (%)
Unemployment rate in Rio's favelas (%)
Greater than 20%
Waste generated in Rio per year (tons)
Waste generated in Rio per year (tons)
3.1 million tons
Average population density in Rio (per km²)
Average population density in Rio (per km²)
6,000 people per km²
Most famous slum in Rio
Most famous slum in Rio
Rocinha
% of Rio without piped water supply
% of Rio without piped water supply
Around 15%
Years Favela-Bairro Project ran
Years Favela-Bairro Project ran
1995-2008
Number of favelas in Favela-Bairro Project
Number of favelas in Favela-Bairro Project
73 favelas
Favela-Bairro Project budget
Favela-Bairro Project budget
$1 billion
Rio's hydro-electric supply increase (%)
Rio's hydro-electric supply increase (%)
30%