List of Figures PART 1 Figure 1.1. Brazil in the world map. Figure 1.2. City of Rio de Janeiro in the states map of Brazil. Figure 1.3. States map of Rio de Janeiro Figure 1.4. The Statue of “Christ the Redeemer” Figure 1.5. Mountains and the sea of Rio de Janeiro Figure 1.6. Pedra da Gavea Mountain Figure 1.7. Parque Nacional da Tijuca Figure 1.8. Declaration of independence from Portugal when a constitutional monarchy was established. 1822 September 7th Figure 1.9. View of Rio de Janeiro from the church of the monastery of São Bento c. 1820 Figure 1.10 . Slave market in Rio – 1823 Figure 1.11. The acclamation ceremony of King John VI of the United Kingdom of Portugal, Brazil and the Algarves in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6 February 1818 Figure 1.12. Map of Rio de Janeiro, 1820 Figure 1.13 Average monthly rainy days in Rio de Janeiro. Figure 1.14 Flood in Rio de Janeiro due to the heavy rain, 9 April 2019 Figure 1.15. Convenient wind allows surfing activities in Rio de Janeiro Figure 1.16. The citizens handle extreme summer heat by cooling in the ocean Figure 1.17. Rio de Janeiro - Division of Geographical Zones Figure 1.18. Rio de Janeiro - Map of planning areas and administrative regions Figure 1.19. Age Pyramid of Rio de Janeiro Figure 1.20. Human Development Index by administrative regions - 2000 (IPP Rio, 2000c) Figure 1.21. Average monthly income in minimum salaries of head of household by neighbourhood- 2000 (IPP Rio, 2000c) Figure 1.22. Primary education in Rio Figure 1.23. Literacy rate of Rio de Janeiro throughout the years Figure 1.24. Number of students enroll to the schools. Figure 1.25. Proportion of literate people aged 15 or more by neighbourhood- 2000 (IPP Rio, 2000c) Figure 1.26. Avenida Central in 1900s Figure 1.27. Avenida Central in 1900s Figure 1.28. The opening of the Avenida Central and the impact on the city’s urban fabric Figure 1.29. Demolition of Morro do Castelo, 31/08/1922 Figure 1.30. Demolition of Morro do Castelo, 09/10/1922 Figure 1.31. Demolition of Morro do Castelo, 24/10/1922
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