Brazil’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 Climate Mostly hot Tropical Temperate (mild) temperatures in the South

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

Brazil’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 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 Cuba Tropical/moderate trade winds Dry season (Nov.-April) Rainy season (May-Oct.) Tropical wet and dry or savanna climate (Aw):

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

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

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