Cochabamba

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/cochabamba

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 Cochabamba?Central Bolivia, situated in a valley within the Andes mountain range
2. How many people live in Cochabamba?661,484 residents (2024 Bolivian census)
3. What is the capital of Cochabamba?Capital of the Cochabamba Department
4. What language do people speak in Cochabamba?Spanish (official), Quechua, and Aymara are widely spoken
5. What is Cochabamba famous for?Cochabamba is called the City of Eternal Spring because it has a warm, pleasant climate all year. It is also known for its beautiful valley, mountains, and the few lakes that still remain.
6. Why does Cochabamba have a climate called "eternal spring"?The city’s valley location keeps the temperature around 18 °C (64 °F) all year, giving it a steady, mild weather that feels like spring.

Andes Mountains: The longest continental mountain range in the world, forming a significant geographical feature of western South America.
Quechua: A family of indigenous languages spoken by millions of people in the Andes region, historically significant to the Inca Empire.
Aymara: An indigenous language and culture prevalent in the high plains of the Andes, particularly in Bolivia and Peru.
Urban Sprawl: The expansion of low-density development outwards from cities into surrounding rural areas.