Brazil and CubaBrazil and Cuba

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Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Brazil and Cuba affect where people live and how they

trade.

Brazil’s LocationBrazil’s Location• Eastern side of South America/

Borders Atlantic• Equator cuts through the

northern side of the country• Mostly Flat rolling lowlands

(some plains/hills/mountains)• Largest Country in Latin

America• Only 7% arable

(farmable) land

Brazil’s ClimateBrazil’s Climate• Mostly hot

• Tropical

• Temperate (mild) temperatures in the South

Brazil’s Natural ResourcesBrazil’s Natural Resources• Bauxite

• Gold

• Iron ore/nickel/tin/phosphates

• Uranium

• Petroleum

• Hydro-Electric power

• Timber

• Coffee/sugar/soybeans

Brazil’s PopulationBrazil’s Population

• 191 million people live in Brazil

• 84% urban/16% rural

• Most populated area in Latin America

• Largest Portuguese speaking population

• 80% of population live along the coast (cities/towns located here)

Cuba’s LocationCuba’s Location• Caribbean Island-South of

Florida

• NW=Gulf of Mexico

• NE=Atlantic Ocean

• Mostly flat rolling plains SE=rugged hills & mountains

• 28% arable (farmable) land

Climate of CubaClimate of Cuba• Tropical/moderate trade winds

• Dry season (Nov.-April)

• Rainy season (May-Oct.)

Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate (Aw):

Cuba’s ResourcesCuba’s Resources• Cobalt

• Nickel

• Iron-ore

• Copper/salt/silica

• Petroleum

• Arable (farmable) land

(sugar, coffee, tobacco, fish)

Cuba’s PopulationCuba’s Population

• 11 million people

• 76% Urban/ 24% Rural

• Havana=largest city

• 20%= population live in Havana

Brazil vs. CubaBrazil vs. Cuba

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