Brazil and Cuba have some similarities and differences in location, climate, and natural resources that affect population patterns. Brazil is the largest country in Latin America, located on the eastern side of South America with a tropical climate and resources including bauxite, gold, iron ore, and petroleum. Most of Brazil's 191 million people live along the coasts in urban areas. Cuba is a Caribbean island south of Florida with a tropical climate and resources like nickel, cobalt, and petroleum. Cuba's 11 million people are mostly urban, with 20% living in the capital city of Havana.

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: