What is Favelas?
[[File:1 rocinha favela closeup.JPG|thumb|[[Rocinha]] is the largest hill favela in [[Rio de Janeiro]]. Favelas are found in cities all over Brazil, but many of the most famous ones are in Rio.]] A '''favela''' ({{IPA-pt|faˈvɛlɐ}}) is the term for a slum in [[Brazil]]. They are mostly found on the outskirts of [[urban area]]s. The people living in the favelas are the [[Poverty|poor]], and the rich people live in the city. Most of the buildings in favelas are made out of cheap materials, like plastic, wood, glass and [[scrap]]. The people usually build their houses themselves and invite their friends to help them build. [[Crime]] is not common in favelas,only 1% of residents are criminals or involved in criminal activity. The favelas themselves are also considered illegal, because the people do not pay [[tax]]. ==Related pages== *[[Slum]] {{stub}} [[Category:Shanty towns]] [[Category:Settlements in Brazil]]