Caracas

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/caracas

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 Caracas?Northern Venezuela, within the Caracas Valley, bordered by the Venezuelan Coastal Range
2. How many people live in Caracas?Approximately 3 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area
3. How big is Caracas?Approximately 773 square kilometers (city proper)
4. What is the capital of Caracas?Caracas
5. What language do people speak in Caracas?Spanish
6. What money is used in Caracas?Venezuelan bolívar (VES)

Venezuelan Coastal Range: A mountain system forming the northern boundary of Venezuela, significantly influencing Caracas's geography and climate.
Henri Pittier National Park: A protected natural area encompassing the Avila Massif, providing ecological services and recreational opportunities near Caracas.
Simón Bolívar: A key historical figure and military leader who played a crucial role in Venezuela's and other South American countries' independence from Spain.