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Rio De Janeiro
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Geography and Climate
Rio de Janeiro occupies a geographically dramatic setting between verdant mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. Its topography is dominated by granite monoliths, most famously the Sugarloaf Mountain and Corcovado Peak, upon which the Christ the Redeemer statue stands. The city's geography has traditionally constrained its urban expansion, leading to a high population density in its core areas.
The climate is tropical savanna, characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. A unique meteorological feature of the region is the pheno…