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Which Brazilian states border Rio de Janeiro state?
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Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The state of Rio de Janeiro is bounded by three other Brazilian states:
- Espírito Santo to the north1
- Minas Gerais to the west1
- São Paulo to the southwest1
To the east, the state is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean.1