Rio De Janiero is a southern Brazilian city and state could be translated as "River of January", commonly known as just Rio or "river", and sometimes nicknamed by "A Cidade Maravilhosa" - The Marvelous City.
The giant statue of Jesus Christ - "Christ the Redeemer" built on top of Corcovado Mountain is made one of the most famous local landmarks of Brazil is located in rio.
Brazil Travel's Travel Guide to Rio de Janeiro can give you some of the insights and what to expect and its wonders, on the link below.
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