Did you know? Did you know? - Rio de Janeiro was awarded the title "Most Cordial and Friendly City" in the world in June 2003. Source: "New Scientist" magazine. - In July 2003 "Travel and Leisure Magazine", which specializes in tourism, classified Rio as the best city in Latin America. - Rio de Janeiro will be host to the Pan-American games in 2007. - Brazil won the 2002 FIFA's World Cup, making it the only country to have won the World Cup 5 times. - Brazil has the largest tropical forest in the world: the Amazon Forest, and Rio de Janeiro has the largest urban forest in the world: the Tijuca Forest - The Brazilian volleyball team won its third world championship in 2003. - All of the major rock bands and world singers have performed in Rio putting it on the map of the major music events worldwide. Rolling Stones, U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kiss, Aerosmith, Foofighters, Eric Clapton, Madonna, Britney Spears, Silverchair, Michael Jackson, Sting, Jamiroquai, Gun's and Roses, Nirvana, George Michael, Snoop Dog, The Wailers, Alanis Morissette and Fat Boy Slim. Wow! These are only a few of the artists that have serenaded Rio de Janeiro with their groove. - Rio is host to the X-games and Brazil was represented by skateboarder Bob Burnquist and skater Fabiola da Silva among others. - Daiane dos Santos won the World Title of Olympic Gymnastic in 2003