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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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