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Rio :earth_americas: (Importance (The cultural capital of Brazil, An…
Rio :earth_americas:
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Urbanisation
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In HICs, over 60% live in cities
In LICs, over 20% live in cities. Africa average = 40%
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Megacities
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3 types
- Slow Growing
- Growing
- Rapid Growing
SG - No squatter settlements, e.g. Tokyo, LA (HICS)
G - Under 20 % squatter settlements. e.g. Beijing, Rio (NEES)
RG - Over 20% squatter settlements, e.g. Mumbi, Jakarta (LICs or NEEs)
Rural -> Urban Migration
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Push + Pull Factors
Push
- Farming is hard and poorly paid
- substance only
- isolated, few service
Pull
- A higher standard of living
- better medical facilities
- better chance of getting an education
Challanges
Social
Access to services:
- Health Care
- Water Supply
- Energy
- Education
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Introduction
Location
- south-east Brazil
- around Guanabara Bay
It has 4 sectors:
- North Zone
- Centro
- West Zone
- South zones
North - Industry, squatter settlements and the international airport
Centro - Historic Buildings, CBD and financial centre
West - Wealthy suburbs, industrial areas and Olympic stadiums
South - Hotels, Beaches, and luxury flats, a well as Rochina (largest favela)
