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Rio de Janeiro
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Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It is the second-largest city in Brazil after Sao Paulo, and the largest by international tourists.
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1. Rio de Janeiro (Wikipedia)
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Rio de Janeiro, also known simply as Rio, is the capital and largest city of the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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6,730,729
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Population (2025)
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1,221 km2 (471 sq mi)
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2 m (6.6 ft)
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22.91111 S 43.20556 W
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22.91111 S 43.20556 W
1. Rio de Janeiro (Wikipedia)
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1 March 1565
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Brazil
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