Brazil and Rio de Janeiro
By: by Louise Spilsbury
Series: Developing world; Developing world
Publisher: Franklin Watts
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 46
ISBN-13: 9781445123615; 9781445123677
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Geography
Description: The fastest developing country in South America, Brazil is going through an exciting period of rapid economic and social change. These changes are magnified in one of Brazil's greatest cities, Rio. Managing a population sharply divided between rich and poor and protecting its unique rainforest are just two of the challenges that Brazil must tackle if it is to continue its positive growth.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introducing Brazil (Chaning times ; Diverse landscape); title: Living in Brazil (Past to present ; Population shifts); title: Social issues (Governing Brazil ; Education ; Crime); title: Economy and infrastructure (Economic powerhouse ; Transport and communications ; Tourism); title: Culture (Changing culture ; Sport and leisur); title: The future (Sourcing energy ; The Amazon)