Guide for expatriates in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
easyexpat
02 June, 2010 14:22
We are delighted to launch our new city guide
for expatriates in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The city of Rio de Janeiro is artistically bordered by magnificent
mountains,
white-sand beaches and spectacular blue ocean, and lush rain forests. Residents
of the city are known as Cariocas. The undisputed cultural
capital and
major international transportation hub of Brazil, the city is a dense,
cosmopolitan
gem.
The area of the city is 1182.3
square
kilometres or 456.5 sq miles. The city is dense, with 
about 6.1
million people in the city and 11-13.5 million in the greater
metropolitan
area.
The city sits within the geological structure called Brazilian
Crystal Basement
where rain forest, Atlantic Ocean, and a mass of city dwellers come
together.
The Tijuca Forest defines much of the landscape as the largest urban
forest
in the world. On Corcovado, one of the area's highest points, there is
the iconic
statue of Christ the Redeemer. Another peak, Sugar
Loaf, is also a landmark and towers over the entrance of the
bay.
The city is the nation's top tourist attraction for both Brazilians and foreigners. The sea, mountains, and events like Carnaval and New Year´s eve still attract visitors, but issues with crime and over-development have taken a toll.
The city retains its attraction for companies. State-owned companies such as Petrobras, Eletrobrás, Caixa Econômica Federal, BNDES, Intelig, Oi and Embratel all have headquarters within Rio. Big multi-national companies such as Coca-Cola, IBM and El Paso also have offices in the city. Many Brazilian entertainment organizations are based in Rio de Janeiro like TV Globo (Globosat, Globo News, SportTv, Telecine, Tv Brazil), NET, Sky and WayBrazil and also some of Brazil's major newspapers: Journal do Brasil, O Globo, O Dia, and Business Rio.
The announcement that Rio would
host the 2016 Olympic Games only confirmed its upwardly mobile status.
You will find the usual articles in our guide to prepare
your
expatriation and manage your life once in there: Overview, Job,
Passport, Visa & Permits, International Removal Companies, Finding
Accommodation, Work, Benefits and Tax, Moving in, Education, Health,
Practical Life (banks, transport, shopping...), Entertainment...
You can also discuss
and share experience in Brazil in our forum.
