It is the Portuguese word for Flemish, and it was given to the nearby beach (Praia do Flamengo, Beach of the Flemish) because it was the place where the Dutch sailor Olivier van Noort tried to invade the city in 1599.
1- Carnival, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil\n\n Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is famous for its colourful parades and incredible, surging energy. Numerous millions of people travel to the city each year to take part in the celebrations.