How Historical Factors affect Population Densities

Brazil

Coastal areas are more densely populated

The Amazon Basin area has very low population density

High population densities Main cities;

-Rio De Janeiro-Sao Paulo-Brasilia

16th century coastal areas were settled by Portugese colonists.

Trading towns were set up there These grew into huge industrial cities Portugese settlers also established large

plantations along the coast. African slaves were forced to work these

plantations and grow cash crops

Home to indigenous tribes Only 7% of Brazilian population live in this

area Hot, wet equatorial climate Tropical rainforests European colonists did not want to live in

this area (Green Hell) In recent years this region has come under

threat

Timber valuable (eg; mahogany- furniture)

Natural resources (mining)

Land cleared;-Cattle ranching-Soya plantations-Industrial plants-Road building

With reference to one country you have studied, describe one region with a high population density and one region with a low population density. Explain the reasons for the population variations.