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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The harbor was discovered in January. The name means river of January. It was named in Portuguese after the date the Portuguese discovered it.
Harbor of Rio de Janeiro.....I think....
Baía de Guanabara Guanabara Bay
Rio de Janeiro (in Brazil) has the best natural harbor
The Portuguese founded Rio de Janeiro
· 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
São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro. A nickname is 'A Citade Maravilhosa' the marvelous city
The harbor of Rio de Janeiro, also known as Guanabara Bay, is a natural bay located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is famous for its stunning natural beauty and iconic landmarks like Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue. The harbor is also an important transportation hub and a popular spot for sailing and water activities.
Rio de Janeiro is not in the United States. Rio de Janeiro is located in Brazil, South America.
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.
The continent of South America is where the city Rio de Janeiro is located. It's the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. It's located in southeast Brazil on Guanabara Bay near the Atlantic Ocean. The geographic coordinates of Rio de Janeiro are 22 degrees 54 minutes South and 43 degrees 15 mnutes West.The (South) American continent.