1. 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

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

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

4. 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)

5. 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

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

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

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

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