| Independence | Preserved through resistance against European invasions |
| Economy (Amazonas) | Forestry, agriculture, fishing |
| Main culture (Amazonas) | Indigenous |
| Relationship to each other | Complicated with disputes and cooperation |
| Economy (Rio Grande do Sul) | Industry, agriculture, mining |
| Form of government (Amazonas) | Matriarchal society |
| Main culture (Rio Grande do Sul) | Immigrant European |
| Primary transportation (Amazonas) | River |
| Form of government (Rio Grande do Sul) | Monarchy |
| Primary transportation (Rio Grande do Sul) | Roads and railways |
