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Which country hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics?
Answer
Brazil
Brazil hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro from August 5-21, marking a historic first for South America. The Games showcased iconic venues including Copacabana Beach and Maracanã Stadium, and introduced new Olympic sports. Rio's hosting reflected the growing globalization of the Olympic movement and brought international attention to Brazil's sports infrastructure development.
💡 Did you know?
The 2016 Rio Olympics reintroduced golf and rugby sevens as Olympic sports after many decades of absence.
Other options people guess
- China
- Great Britain
- South Korea
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- olympics
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