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Ferdinand Magellan discovered Rio in 1512 on his voyage around the world and colonized it for Spain and it was later taken by Portugal.
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How was the Rio de Janeiro harbor made?
erosion
How did the city Rio de Janeiro get its name?
The harbor was discovered in January. The name means river of January. It was named in Portuguese after the date the Portuguese discovered it.
What harbor can Sugar Loaf Mountain be seen from?
Harbor of Rio de Janeiro.....I think....
What is the name of the Rio de Janeiro harbor?
Baía de Guanabara Guanabara Bay
Where in south America is the best natural harbor?
Rio de Janeiro (in Brazil) has the best natural harbor
Who found rio de janeiro?
The Portuguese founded Rio de Janeiro
What are facts about Rio De Janeiro Harbor?
· Located around Rio de Janeiro, Brazil · Surrounded by unique mountains and formations · Also known as Guanabara Bay · Largest bay in the world based on volume of water · Rio de Janeiro translates "river of January" in Portuguese
What is the full name for Rio de Janeiro?
The full name for Rio de Janeiro is "Estado do Rio de Janeiro," which translates to the State of Rio de Janeiro in English.
What is harbor of Rio de Janeiro?
it is one of the 7 natural wonders of the world
What region of the US is Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is not in the United States. Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil, South America.
When was Latinos born?
Latino was born on February 2, 1973, in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Why is rio de janerio called Rio de Janeiro?
when the portuguese "colonos" first saw the guanabara bay, they thought it was the end of a river (Rio), and since that was in January (janeiro) they named the city they founded there Rio de janeiro (January's river). The harbor was discovered in January. The name means river of January. It was named in Portuguese after the date the Portuguese discovered it.
