Urban Issues & Challenges (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Rio's population
Rio'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
Literacy rate: children over 10 in Rio
Literacy rate: children over 10 in Rio
95%
% of Rio's population living in slums
% of Rio's population living in slums
Over 25%
% with access to healthcare in Rio
% with access to healthcare in Rio
Only 30%
Unemployment rate in favelas
Unemployment rate in favelas
Greater than 20%
Proportion of workers in informal sector (Rio)
Proportion of workers in informal sector (Rio)
Around one-third
Annual waste generated in Rio
Annual waste generated in Rio
3.1 million tons
Name of Rio's most famous favela
Name of Rio's most famous favela
Rocinha
% of Rio without piped water supply
% of Rio without piped water supply
Around 15%
Length of new power lines installed in Rio
Length of new power lines installed in Rio
60km
Favela-Bairro Project duration (years)
Favela-Bairro Project duration (years)
1995-2008
Favela-Bairro Project budget
Favela-Bairro Project budget
$1 billion
Number of squatter settlements (favelas) in Rio
Number of squatter settlements (favelas) in Rio
About 600