rio de janeiro

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение rio de janeiro в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

Capital of Rio de Janeiro state and former capital of Brazil

State in southeastern Brazil

{i} city in eastern Brazil (former capital of Brazil); one of the states of Brazil

Rio a large city and port in East Brazil. Rio was the capital of Brazil until the new city of Brasilia was built in 1960. It is famous for its beaches, such as the Copacabana, its carnival, and for Sugarloaf Mountain, on which there is a very large statue of Jesus Christ. City (pop., 2002 est.: city, 5,937,300; metro. area, 11,121,300) and port, southeastern Brazil. The site was founded by the Portuguese in the early 16th century and became important in the 18th century as an outlet for mineral exports from gold and diamond mines. Located on one of the largest harbours in the world and known for its scenic views, it was the capital of Brazil from 1822 to 1960, when the national capital was moved to Brasília. It is the country's second largest manufacturing centre after São Paulo. Major industries include metallurgy and food processing. Noted for its wide streets, public buildings, beaches (see Copacabana), and public parks and gardens, it is a leading tourist and resort centre

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

Расстановка переносов

Ri·o de janeiro

Турецкое произношение

riō dı jınerō

Произношение

/ˈrēō də ᴢʜəˈneˌrō/ /ˈriːoʊ də ʒəˈnɛˌroʊ/

Этимология

() From Portuguese Rio de Janeiro - "river of January".