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About Cristo Redentor
- The huge statue of Christ is located at the peak of the Corcovado Mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- The Christ the Redeemer statue depicts Jesus Christ holding his arms wide open. The statue is so big that it is visible across the city. It is meant to symbolize welcome, faith and acceptance.
- Many design ideas were suggested for the statue including a cross and a statue holding a globe. The design which was eventually chosen came from a Brazilian engineer named Heitor da Silva Costa. The statue was sculptured by a French sculptor called Paul Landowski.
- The height of the Christ the Redeemer statue is approximately 38 meters tall including its pedestal. The open arms of the statue are one of the most striking features. The width of the out stretched arms is approximately 28 meters.
- The religious statue of Christ the Redeemer is a huge tourist attraction in Brazil where many people visit to pray and worship Jesus Christ.
- As the statue is located so high off the ground, it was imperative that is should be protected from all kinds of weather conditions and storms. Therefore, it was constructed by using reinfoced concrete covered with limestone.
- The statue was nominated as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World during the year 2007. It has world wide fame and is regarded as manmade marvel. It has featured in many movies, documentaries and video games.
Facts about Brazil
Official Name: Federative Republic of Brazil
Capital: Brasília
Population: 218,689,757
Area: 3,287,956 square miles (8,515,770 square kilometers)
Currency: Brazilian Real
Government: Federal Presidential Republic
Head of State: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Head of Government: President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Language: Portuguese
