1. 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.

2. 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

3. Brazil’s ClimateBrazil’s Climate
• Mostly hot
• Tropical
• Temperate (mild)
temperatures in the
South

4. Brazil’s Natural ResourcesBrazil’s Natural Resources
• Bauxite
• Gold
• Iron ore/nickel/tin/phosphates
• Uranium
• Petroleum
• Hydro-Electric power
• Timber
• Coffee/sugar/soybeans

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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):

8. Cuba’s ResourcesCuba’s Resources
• Cobalt
• Nickel
• Iron-ore
• Copper/salt/silica
• Petroleum
• Arable (farmable)
land
(sugar, coffee, tobacco,
fish)

9. Cuba’s PopulationCuba’s Population
• 11 million people
• 76% Urban/ 24% Rural
• Havana=largest city
• 20%= population live in
Havana

10. Brazil vs. CubaBrazil vs. Cuba
Similarities Differences_
Location:
Climate:
Resources:
Population: