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We are the original Amerindians. We primarily live within the Amazon rainforest in the northern and western border regions of Brazil.
People first came to Brazil from Africa 400 years ago as part of the slave trade. African slaves formed the Brazilian martial arts- dance Capoiera.
People from Asia first came to Brazil in search of better living
conditions. Brazil has the largest Japanese population outside Japan and
most live in or around Sao Paulo.
Many Europeans came to Brazil at the beginning of the 19th
century. Primarily people from Italy and Spain joined the
Portuguese migrants. People of European origin live primarily in the south-eastern regions where
it is nice and sunny
People from Germany first came to Brazil in the 1880s. They
were attracted to Brazil as the Government promised them large lands where they could
raise their families.
Where are Brazil’s people from?
People from Portugal were the first Europeans to settle here. We set up modern Brazil and gave the country our language.
c/w 14th November 2006
Brazil’s PopulationObjective: To find out where Brazil’s people are from and where they live.
Multi-cultural BrazilToday you’ll find people in Brazil from every race on the Earth.
This has led to a vibrant culture in Brazil, making it a really exciting place, which is full of contrasts.
Population Distribution
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
ManausRecife
Brasilia
Amazon River
Describe the population distribution of Brazil.
The population of Brazil is unevenly distributed. In the north west…
In the south east…
•Us the following words in your description:
•Sparsely populated
•Densely populated
•Crowded
•Coastline
•You van name the cities and the river Amazon in your description.
•Also look at the key and use the numbers that relate to the colours on the map.
The Amazon region
Rio de Janeiro
Population DistributionFactors Affecting Population Distribution in Brazil
Decide which of the statements affect population density for each of the regions and fill in the table in your books.
You can write down just the numbers.
NORTH WESTERN REGION SOUTH EASTERN REGION
GIMME 5!
• You have a minute to think of 5 things you have learnt today. You can discuss quietly in pairs. Be ready to share your thoughts with us.
REMEMBER HANDS UP!
