Barquisimeto

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/barquisimeto

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 Barquisimeto?Central-Western Region, Venezuela
2. How many people live in Barquisimeto?Fourth-largest city in Venezuela by population
3. How big is Barquisimeto?Fourth-largest city in Venezuela by area
4. What is the capital of Barquisimeto?Capital of Lara state and head of Iribarren Municipality
5. What language do people speak in Barquisimeto?Spanish

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Urban Sprawl: The expansion of low-density development outward from cities into rural areas.
Economic Nexus: A central point or connection for various economic activities and trade.