Brazil and Cuba SS6G3 Compare how the location, climate, and natural resources of Brazil and Cuba affect where people live and how they trade.

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: