Avenida Brasil (Rio de Janeiro)
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Avenida Brasil is an expressway-like thoroughfare in Rio de Janeiro. At 58.5 kilometres (36.4 mi), it is the biggest avenue in extension in Brazil, as well as the largest urban track of BR-101. Av. Brasil was first proposed in 1939 and was inaugurated 7 years later, and currently goes through 26 neighbourhoods of Rio de Janeiro.[1]
References
- ^ COSTA, RENATO. Entre 'Avenida' e "Rodovia": a história da avenida Brasil (1906-1954). Tese de doutoramento. UFRJ, Rio de Janeiro, 2006."Hist. cienc. saude-Manguinhos vol.14 no.1 Rio de Janeiro Jan./Mar. 2007" ISSN 0104-5970