Rio de Janeiro State
Rio de Janeiro is one of the 26 states of Brazil.
It is located in the Brazilian Southeast and plus
its shore line, in the Atlantic Ocean, to its East and South.
Rio de Janeiro state has an area of 43,653km² and
its capital is the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Geography
The state is part of the Mata Atlântica biome, and its
topography comprises both mountains and plains, located
between the Mantiqueira Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean.
There are prominent slopes near the ocean, featuring also
diverse environments, such as restinga vegetation, bays,
lagoons and tropical forests.
Rio de Janeiro is one of the smallest states in Brazil.
It has, however, the third longest coastline
in the country, extending 635 kilometers.
State flag
In the foreground of the flag, an eagle, symbol of Brazil's
royal family, appears. In the background, the rock
formation "The Finger of God", which is visible
from the capital, in a clear day. The outer part
represents the state's agricultural richness,
sugarcane (left) and coffee (right).
Relevant data
| Region: | Area: | % RJ State: | Population: | % RJ state: | Main features: |
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| Rio de Janeiro | 1,264.20 km² | 3% | 5,598,953 | 40% | Tourism and services |
| Green Coast | 2,396.50 km² | 6% | 288,305 | 2% | Tourism and Shipping industry |
| Highlands | 6,960.60 km² | 16% | 783,525 | 6% | Tourism and fruits and vegetables production |
| South Coast | 9,767.00 km² | 22% | 740.927 | 5% | Tourism and Petroleum |
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