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Is Rio de Janeiro in Antarctica or South America or the southern hemisphere?

Rio de Janeiro is in South America, the southern hemisphere.

Rio de Janeiro (Portuguese: Rio de Janeiro, meaning "River of January"), referred to as Rio, was once the capital of Brazil (1763- 1960), located in the southeast coastal area of Brazil, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the southeast, with a coastline of 636 kilometers. Rio de Janeiro mainly belongs to the savanna climate, with high temperature all year round, small annual and daily temperature difference and relatively even seasonal distribution.

Rio de Janeiro is an important gateway to Brazil and even South America, and it is also one of the most economically developed regions in Brazil and South America. Known as an important transportation hub and information communication, tourism, culture, finance and insurance center in Brazil.

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Cultural activities

Rio de Janeiro is one of the largest cities in South America, but it is more famous for its various cultural celebrations throughout the year, the most famous of which is the Carnival, which is held two weeks before the traditional Catholic Lenten.

People from all over the world will come to Rio de Janeiro to attend and witness the carnival. Carnival means a lot of people, food, colors and, of course, samba. Carnival celebrations end on Tuesday.