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In general, poorer people. Most favelas are around Rio de Janeiro though other cities have similar problems with housing. A large portion of the favela residents are migrants from the North and Northeast who traveled South in search of work after certain industries in their home region subsided. There were periods of massive Immigration south which saw millions of people arriving in only a decade.Type your answer here...
"The people who live in favelas are known as Moradores da favela, or pejoratively as favelados."
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because the government cant afford or fund enough houses for everyone and the favelas is the only option left eventhough conditions are really bad there.
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How big is the favelas in Rio de Janeiro?
The favelas take a large area, actually. However, the houses are small and close together.
Is Rio de Janeiro suitable for children?
it depends which part of Rio they are in, copacabana is really luxurious, so is ipanema, but the backwoods of Rio, the favelas, are filled with violent and poor people.
Who found rio de janeiro?
The Portuguese founded Rio de Janeiro
Where does Felipe dylon lives?
He is from Brazil and leaves in Rio de Janeiro
How many South American favelas are there?
Favela is a Brazilian word for 'slum area'. There are numerous located throughout the country. Most famous (or infamous) are those favelas clinging to the hillsides of Rio de Janeiro.
Which countries are favelas found in?
Favelas are commonly found in Brazil, especially in cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. They can also be found in other Latin American countries such as Colombia and Mexico.
What is the full name for Rio de Janeiro?
The full name for Rio de Janeiro is "Estado do Rio de Janeiro," which translates to the State of Rio de Janeiro in English.
What region of the US is Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is not in the United States. Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil, South America.
When was Latinos born?
Latino was born on February 2, 1973, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
What is Brazil's most popular city?
Rio de Janeiro
What country is Rio de Janeiro?
Rio De Janeiro is in a country in Brazil.
What cities are part of Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is a city itself.
