page_title: Outline of Rio de Janeiro
section_title: Economy and infrastructure of Rio de Janeiro
hierarchical_section_title: Outline of Rio de Janeiro / Economy and infrastructure of Rio de Janeiro
caption_attribution_description: English: Over View of CasaShopping in Rio de Janeiro Português: Vista Aérea do CasaShopping no Rio de Janeiro
context_page_description: The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Rio de Janeiro:
  Rio de Janeiro – capital and most populous city of Rio de Janeiro state, and the second most populous city in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro was founded in 1565 by the Portuguese as part of the Portuguese Empire. It was the capital and political center of Brazil, where events like the Proclamation of the Republic took place. Brasília overtook Rio de Janeiro as the new capital of Brazil in 1960. Rio de Janeiro is known for its cultural riches, such as Carnival, samba and bossa nova, beaches such as Copacabana and Ipanema, and also for the Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city. Major education institutions include the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, the Rio de Janeiro State University, and Colégio Pedro II.
context_section_description: Economy of Rio de Janeiro
  Communications in Rio de Janeiro
  Financial services in Rio de Janeiro
  Bradesco Seguros
  Rio de Janeiro Stock Exchange
  Hotels and resorts in Rio de Janeiro
  Astoria Palace Hotel
  Copacabana Hotel Residência
  Hilton Rio de Janeiro Copacabana
  Hotel Atlantico Praia
  Hotel Glória
  Hotel Nacional Rio
  Marina All Suites Hotel
  Rio Othon Palace
  Sheraton Grand Rio Hotel & Resort
  Shopping malls and markets in Rio de Janeiro
  Barra Shopping
  CasaShopping
  Norte Shopping
  Tourism in Rio de Janeiro
  Tourist attractions in Rio de Janeiro
  Vista Chinesa
caption: The CasaShopping mall
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