Chaco Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/chaco-province

Write what each word means, using the article.

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1. Where is Chaco Province?Northeastern Argentina
2. How many people live in Chaco Province?1,142,963 (2022 census)
3. How big is Chaco Province?99,633 km²
4. What is the capital of Chaco Province?Resistencia
5. What language do people speak in Chaco Province?Spanish, Kom, Moqoit, Wichí
6. What languages are spoken in Chaco Province?Chaco officially recognizes three indigenous languages—Kom, Moqoit, and Wichí—alongside Spanish. These languages are an important part of the province's culture and history.

Linguistic Pluralism: The existence of multiple languages within a society, often with official recognition.
GDP per capita: A metric representing the average economic output per person in a region.
Human Development Index (HDI): A composite statistic measuring life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Socioeconomic Disparities: Unequal distribution of wealth, opportunities, and social status among different groups.