Cali

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/cali

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 Cali?Cauca River Valley, Valle del Cauca Department, southwestern Colombia
2. How many people live in Cali?Approximately 2.4 million inhabitants (metropolitan area)
3. What language do people speak in Cali?Spanish
4. When was Cali built?July 25, 1536, by Sebastián de Belalcázar
5. What is Cali known for?Salsa music and dance, Feria de Cali, sugar production, and warm climate
6. What is the main city?Cali

Cauca River Valley: A significant geographical and agricultural region in southwestern Colombia, crucial for sugar cane production.
Salsa Capital of the World: An internationally recognized moniker for Cali, highlighting its profound cultural connection to salsa music and dance.
Feria de Cali: A major annual festival in December, celebrated with music, dance, parades, and cultural events, attracting significant tourism.
Köppen climate classification: A system used to classify the world's climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.