Acapulco

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/acapulco

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1. Where is Acapulco?On the Pacific Coast of Mexico, in the state of Guerrero
2. How many people live in Acapulco?Approximately 700,000 inhabitants in the city proper
3. How big is Acapulco?The municipality of Acapulco covers approximately 1,800 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Acapulco?Acapulco is the largest city in Guerrero; the state capital is Chilpancingo
5. What language do people speak in Acapulco?Spanish is the official and predominant language
6. When was Acapulco built?Has been a port since the early colonial period of Mexico's history

Trans-Pacific Sailing Route: A historical sea route across the Pacific Ocean, connecting Asia with the Americas.
Colonial Period: The era when European powers, like Spain, ruled over territories in the Americas.
Homicide Rate: The number of murders per 100,000 people in a specific area over a year.
Municipal Seat: The town or city designated as the administrative center of a municipality.