Apure

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/apure

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Apure?Southwestern Venezuela, bordering Colombia
2. What is the capital of Apure?San Fernando de Apure
3. How big is Apure?Approximately 76,500 square kilometers (29,500 sq mi)
4. What is the population (2011 census)?459,025 inhabitants
5. What is the literary landmark?Setting for Rómulo Gallegos' influential novel 'Doña Bárbara'
6. What is Apure in Venezuela?Apure is a state in Venezuela that has wide plains called llanos and many rivers. It is known for its natural beauty and big open lands.

Territorial Ordinations: Official decisions and plans that determined how land was divided and governed.
Autonomy: The right or condition of self-government; independence.
Llanos: Vast tropical grasslands or savannas found in Venezuela and Colombia.
Commodity: A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.