By distance, Brazil is 15, 590-kilo meters away from Australia. Remember, the two countries are located in different parts of the globe. One is on the western side, while the other is on the east side. To be able to reach the country by plane, you need to travel for almost 18 hours. Since the sun rises to the east, Brazil is 13 hours behind Australian Eastern Standard Time. This country may be similar in size, yet, both have varying cultures and ways of life. The geographical distance has set them apart, as well as their historic past. Brazil had endured a different kind of evolution before it transitioned to what it is today. It is the same with Australia, the land down under. Brazil evolved from years of colonization, where the country was greatly exploited. The Portuguese colonized Brazil. It is very evident in the long-standing past and traditions which passed on to modern Brazil today. The degree of slavery experienced by Brazil is very evident in Salvador. At present, African-heritage in the city is highly noticeable. During years of exploitation, a massive number of slaves were brought to Brazil from Africa. It was reflected in music and language that have a taste of African legacy. Geography played a crucial with how Brazil came to be. The proximity of the country to the African continent was significant. During the colonization, great powers were taking over, and Brazil was an easy target. It was easy for Portugal to transport slaves to Brazil because it is very near to Africa. While Australia evolved as it should be, it is a commonwealth country under Great Britain. Unlike Brazil, Australia was considered a base for the ships of Britain. Australian resources were not highly exploited. Yet, it became a place where British convicts were thrown. The crown needs to send convicts somewhere far from the country. At that time, Britain already established a base in the Pacific Ocean, Australia. It sent a large number of English convicts to New South Wales, about 160,000 of them. These British expelled from England, who have no hope of returning to their home country. The convicts have no choice but to make the best out of Australia and settle for good. In the case of Australia, geography also played a very vital role. During that time, the country, which is very far from Great Britain, was the ideal place to throw convicts. The place was chosen to expel rule-breakers because it is far and miles away from Europe. Geography has a role in the growth and development of a country, evident in Brazil and Australia.