5 Facts About Rio Janeiro

1. In 2004, the Port of Rio de Rio Janeiro handled over seven million tons of cargo on almost 1700 vessels.

2. The Port of Rio de Rio Janeiro covers territory from the Maua Pier in the east to the Wharf of the Cashew in the north.

3. Port of Rio de Rio Janeiro is Brazil's third busiest port in terms of cargo volume, and it is the center for cruise vessels.

4. In 2010, the city of Rio de Rio Janeiro was the 2nd most populous city in Brazil, after Sao Paulo.

5. The highest peak of the city of Rio de Rio Janeiro is the Pedra Branca Peak inside the Pedra Branca State Park.