Brasília vs London: City Comparison
A Geography Adventure Exploring Two Amazing Cities Year 5 Geography Lesson
Where in the World?
London is the capital of England in Europe Brasília is the capital of Brazil in South America Both cities are on different continents They are about 9,000 kilometres apart!
City Facts at a Glance
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London: The Historic Capital
Home to the Royal Family and Buckingham Palace Famous landmarks like Big Ben and Tower Bridge The River Thames flows through the city Mix of old historic buildings and modern skyscrapers
Brasília: The Planned Capital
Built from scratch in just 4 years! Designed to look like an airplane from above Famous for its futuristic architecture Created to be Brazil's new capital city
Spot the Difference Game
Look at pictures of both cities Find 5 differences in architecture Which city has older buildings? Which city looks more modern?
Getting Around the Cities
London: Red double-decker buses and black taxis London: Underground trains (The Tube) Brasília: Modern buses and cars Brasília: Wide roads designed for cars
Think and Discuss
Which city would you prefer to visit and why? What are the advantages of living in an old city like London? What are the advantages of living in a planned city like Brasília? How do you think the weather affects daily life in each city?
What We've Learned Today
Cities can be very different even though they're both capitals History and planning shape how cities look and work Climate affects how people live and travel Both old and new cities have special advantages Geography helps us understand why cities develop differently
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