Cancún

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/cancn

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 Cancún?Northeastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico, on the Caribbean Sea
2. How many people live in Cancún?Approximately 812,000 residents (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Cancún?Approximately 1,700 square kilometers (656 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Cancún?Cancún (seat of the municipality of Benito Juárez)
5. What language do people speak in Cancún?Spanish (official), English widely spoken in tourist areas
6. When was Cancún built?Development as a major tourist destination initiated in the early 1970s

Yucatán Peninsula: A large geological formation in southeastern Mexico, characterized by its limestone geology and rich Mayan history.
Riviera Maya: A tourism corridor along the Caribbean coast of Quintana Roo, south of Cancún, known for its cenotes, eco-parks, and archaeological sites.
Municipality: A primary administrative division in Mexico, responsible for local governance and public services.
Nichupté Lagoon: A large lagoon system located west of Cancún's Hotel Zone, important for its biodiversity and recreational activities.