Rio More of everything 002

More of everything

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June 8th 2008
Just when I thought I had seen the best of Rio, we had a day out on a boat, swam in the sea and had lunch on an island. Then went off and watched a soccer game. ... 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