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Corcovado, meaning "hunchback" in Portuguese, 

is a mountain in central  Brazil above Rio de Janeiro.

 Corcovado hill lies just west of the city centre

and within the city limits

and is visible from great distances.

It is known worldwide

for the 38-meter ( 125ft ) statue of Jesus atop its peak,

known as  'Cristo Redentor' ( "Christ the Redeemer" ).

Rio de Janeiro "River of January" is a major city in south-eastern Brazil 

and the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro.

The city was once the capital of Brazil ( 1763–1960 ).

Commonly known as just Rio

the city is also nicknamed "A Cidade Maravilhosa" - "The Marvelous City".

It is famous for its spectacular natural setting, its Carnival celebrations, 

samba and other music, and hotel-lined tourist beaches,

such as Copacabana and Ipanema,

paved with decorated black and cream swirl pattern mosaics, 

and also for its huge social disparities, shanty towns, violence and drug traffic. 

Some of the most famous local landmarks in addition to the beaches

include the giant statue of Jesus, 

known as Christ the Redeemer ( 'Cristo Redentor' ) atop Corcovado mountain, 

which has recently been named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.