Chapter 8 Section 3 “Focus on Brazil”

3.1 Brazil’s Growing Economy Diverse Products Brazil is the largest and most populous country in South America Economy uses agriculture, forestry, ranching, and fishing Exports bananas, oranges, mangoes, cacao beans, soybeans, rice, cashews, and pineapples Leading coffee producer – growing 1/3 of world’s coffee beans Forests contain raw materials used for construction Timber, paper products, furniture 3.1 Brazil’s Growing Economy Export products from cattle Leather and beef Export more beef than US, Australia, and Argentina Coastline more than 4,600 miles along Atlantic Ocean Developed a fishing industry

Mining and Manufacturing Fuel of the Future Produces and exports sugarcane and sugar Developed a sugar-based ethanol Ethanol is a liquid removed from sugarcane or corn When mixed with gasoline it forms an alternate fuel called biofuel Use less gasoline and are a renewable source of energy Becoming a global leader in biofuel production Mining and Manufacturing Mining contributes to Brazil’s economy Top exporter of iron ore, bauxite, gold, copper, and diamonds Manufacturing industry is main part of country’s economic strength Manufacture steel, strong metal made from iron and other metals Used in automobiles, aircrafts, transportation equipment Manufacture computers and electronics

3.2 Sao Paulo Early Growth Sao Paulo began as a quiet mission town Now is one of the world’s megacities, or cities with more than 10 million people Portuguese priest founded Sao Paulo in 1554 and built a school and mission Hilltop location was perfect for military posts Late 1600s, gold was discovered in mountains of Minas Gerais By mid-1700s, Brazil was producing nearly half of world’s gold 50 years later the gold supply was depleted Coffee production replaced mining 3.2 Sao Paulo Mid-1800s coffee was a significant export crop Sao Paulo became wealthy while population and industry grew Population jumped from 35,000 to 240,000 between 1880 and 1900 Many immigrated from Asia and Europe to South America

The Modern City Sao Paulo became industrial center of Brazil in mid-1900s Automotive industry developed by 1950s Industry attracted workers from around South America Sao Paulo continues to manufacture and export one million cars each year Tourism has added to city’s economic growth Tourists enjoy beaches, shopping, restaurants, and nightlife Population has exploded since 1950 and increased the number of slums, or overcrowded and poverty-stricken urban areas Slums, or favelas, are on the outskirts of the city and are characteristic of large cities with rapid population growth

Athens, Greece hosted the first Olympics in 1896 IOC (International Olympic Committee) decides which countries host games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is the first South America country chosen to host games 2009 IOC picked Rio to host 2016 Summer Olympics 3.3 Impact of the Olympics

Preparing the City Hosting the Games Brazil hosted the Pan-American Games in 2007 Made improvements to the infrastructure, or the basic systems that a society needs, such as bridges, and sewers More improvements necessary for Olympics: 34 competition venues, or locations for events need built Transportation to and from venues Rio hopes for long term improvements in the health of their city City plans to tear down and rebuild overcrowded and dangerous favelas Create paved neighborhoods with running water, electricity, and gas Hosting the Games Constructing buildings such as stadiums and the Olympic Village (where athletes stay) creates jobs Businesses such as hotels and restaurants benefit Athletes and tourists spend money on lodging, food, and goods Billions more watch on TV Rio hopes to showcase a thriving and world-class city