- transport links
- Galeão International Airport, Santos Dumont Airport, Rio de Janeiro Metro, SuperVia Suburban Trains, BRT TransCarioca, BRT TransOeste, Rio-Niterói Bridge, Port of Rio de Janeiro, Rodoviária Novo Rio Bus Terminal, VLT Carioca Light Rail
- country
- Brazil
- state
- Rio de Janeiro
- timezone
- BRT (UTC−3)
- founded year
- 1565
- region
- Southeast
- language
- Portuguese
- elevation m
- 2
- climate
- Tropical savanna climate (Aw)
- tourist attractions
- Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana Beach, Ipanema Beach, Maracanã Stadium, Tijuca National Park, Lapa Arches, Selarón Steps, Botanical Garden, Museum of Tomorrow
- historical sites
- Paço Imperial, Candelária Church, São Bento Monastery, National Library of Brazil, Municipal Theatre, Fort Copacabana, Quinta da Boa Vista, Imperial Palace of São Cristóvão, Largo do Boticário, Santa Teresa Neighborhood