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Copacabona and Christ the redeemer

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June 6th 2008
Well another hard day of medical lectures. i was keen to update my knowledge but was dragged away for a tour of Rio finishing at the statue of Christ the redeemer. got some pics of sunrise and my humble lodgings. ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more