1. Brazil Location, Climate and Natural Resources

2. Location Largest country in Latin America in area and population
Urban – 85%
Rural – 15%
Capital – Brasilia
Official language – Portuguese
Largest Portuguese- speaking country in the world

3. Location
Brazil’s location on the Atlantic Ocean and closeness to the Panama Canal greatly influence trade with other countries
The U.S. is Brazil’s most important trading partner

4. Climate
Much of Brazil has a tropical climate (hot and wet) and supports the Amazon Rain Forest which is a huge tourist attraction

5. Climate
Sandy beaches and the warm climate also bring many tourists to Brazil

6. Population The majority of people live in cities
located in coastal areas
80% of all people live within 200 miles of the ocean

7. Natural Resources
Only 7% of the land is arable but Brazil still leads the world in the production of coffee, oranges, sugarcane, and papayas

8. Natural Resources Brazil produces 1/3 of the world’s coffee
Only the U.S. exports more agricultural products than Brazil

9. Natural Resources
Gold, timber, and tin are important natural resources that Brazil exports

10. Comparing Cuba and Brazil
Write a paragraph describing how Brazil and Cuba are alike and how they are different.
You should have four facts on how they are alike
You should have four facts on how they are different.