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Favela is a Brazilian word for 'slum area'. There are numerous located throughout the country. Most famous (or infamous) are those favelas clinging to the hillsides of Rio de Janeiro.
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The rings of slums surrounding South America's large cities are known as?
favelas or barrios
Relatively unchanging slums found in the outskirts of many Latin American cities are known as?
Favelas
What are many Brazilian surrounded by?
Many Brazilian country's are surrounded by favelas.
Which countries are favelas found in?
Favelas are commonly found in Brazil, especially in cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. They can also be found in other Latin American countries such as Colombia and Mexico.
What are many Brazilian cities surrounded by?
Many Brazilian country's are surrounded by favelas.
Shantytowns in Brazil are called?
shantytowns in Brazil are called favelas
How many people in one house at the favelas?
if you are lucky 3-2 rooms
Where did many people in the American south come from?
In the American South, many people come from Ireland, Scotland, and England
Why are favelas called favelas?
They are called favelas because it comes from the flower "favela" because where the favela's are built (on hills and mountains) there would be a large amount of them growing where the shanty towns are.
What are ranchos and favelas?
Ranchos are small farms where as favelas (or favelos) are shanty towns, normally found in Brazil.
How do the Favelas grow in sao paolo?
Favelas in Sao Paulo grow due to the lack of affordable housing options and the high demand for housing in the city. Many migrants move to Sao Paulo in search of work and end up settling in favelas due to limited resources. Informal construction and occupation of land contribute to the growth of favelas in the city.
How many South American countries are located on or south of the equator?
there are nine
