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Fiasco Design celebrates Rio 2016 with interactive map of the legendary Games

The highly anticipated 31st modern Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will soon be underway, but aside from controversies surrounding safety, disease and alleged Russian doping scandals, what else do you know about the Games and its host?

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Fiasco Design's illustrated map of Rio de Janeiro showing landmarks, buildings, roads, green spaces, beaches and tiny animated figures throughout the city layout

Well, look no further than Fiasco Design, who have launched an animated interactive map of the Brazilian city ahead of the international event, which starts this Friday.

Based on the success of their previous map for the Sochi Winter Olympics in 2014, this latest piece allows you to explore the games and delve into an interactive city, with a host of animated features and custom sound effects by Bristol-based Bunkersonix.

Peruse the map to find out about the controversies surrounding this summer’s Olympics, including a ‘Where’s Wally’ style hidden Guantanamo prisoner and hidden body parts scattered across the map in light of severed feet being found just metres away from the Olympic beach volleyball pitch.

With its focus on discovery and exploration, people can also learn about Rio and the games, and find out more about the people involved, even identifying a handful of athletes and famous faces in the process. Join the conversation, share the map and explore Rio 2016 at Rio2016interactivemap.com and #MapofRio on Twitter.

Via direct submission | All images courtesy of Fiasco

Stylised figure in yellow and brown striped clothing striking a dynamic pose against a bright green background, representing an athlete for the Rio 2016 Olympics interactive map
Stylised illustration of a muscular figure with a Union Jack flag around the waist against a blue background
Stylised illustration of an athlete wearing a Farah race bib and Union Jack shorts, standing with hands behind head against a yellow background
Stylised illustrated map of Rio de Janeiro showing landmarks including Christ the Redeemer statue, stadiums, colourful buildings, roads and lush green vegetation
Yellow promotional graphic for Interactive #MapofRio featuring the Christ the Redeemer statue outline and Olympic rings
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