Asturias

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/asturias

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 Asturias?Northwest Spain, bordering the Cantabrian Sea
2. How many people live in Asturias?Approximately 1,010,000 people
3. How big is Asturias?Approximately 10,604 square kilometers (4,100 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Asturias?Oviedo
5. What language do people speak in Asturias?Spanish, Asturian (Bable)
6. What kind of government does Asturias have?Autonomous Community with its own legislative assembly and President

Reconquista: The historical period in the Iberian Peninsula during which Christian kingdoms gradually reconquered territory from Muslim rule.
Autonomous Community: A first-level administrative division of Spain with significant legislative and executive powers.
Maritime Climate: A climate influenced by proximity to a large body of water, typically featuring moderate temperatures and consistent precipitation.
Comarcas: Traditional administrative or geographical divisions within Asturias, akin to counties, reflecting historical and local identities.