Question

Explain the similarities and differences between population distribution in Brazil and India

Answer 1

Brazilian economy is heavily dependent on natural resources, and that has led to struggles in the past few years with low oil prices.

Indian economy is mostly based on services, with huge importance to agriculture and manufacturing. It consumes a lot more oil than it produces, which has led to minimal impact of low oil prices.

Brazil currently has a better standard of living than India, with higher GDP per capita, less pollution, less water/power shortages.

But they have a much bigger problem with crime, drugs and murder. Brazilian cities have among the worst crime and murder in the world.

Both governments have historic levels of corruption and incompetence. Though it seems that the current Modi government in India is turning this around (we’ll wait and see if that is long lasting).