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Rio de Janeiro is the second largest city in Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is situated in the state of the same name and is located in the southeastern part of the country. This city covers an area of 486.5 square miles (1,221 square km) and has an estimated population of 6.6 million, with over 12 million in the surrounding metropolitan area.
It is often simply referred to as Rio and its name translates into English as 'River of January'. Rio is one of Brazil's most visited locations due to its unique landscapes, architecture, beaches, and monuments like Christ the Redeemer, which is one of the most famous statues on Earth.
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