Rio de Janeiro is a big seaside city in Brazil, capital of Rio de Janeiro state, and is most famous around the world for its stunning beaches, Christ the Redeemer statue on top of the Mount Corcovado and annual carnivals. Quite a big part of the city has been named as a World Heritage Site. Rio is also a very important financial center in figures of business and commerce. In recent decades it has seen a massive transformation in its economic state and is becoming one of the major national hubs of service and industry. The multinationalism found in Rio is rare, hence the diversity of cultures, traditions, and lifestyle. The pleasant tropical climate is also one of the main reasons for the increasing tourist flow as the city can be visited any time of the year thanks to its fantastic weather.
