Edifício Itália

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/edifcio-itlia

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. When was Edifício Itália built?Construction completed in 1965
2. How tall is Edifício Itália?165 meters (541 feet)
3. What is Edifício Itália known for?Its high-altitude observation deck offering expansive views of São Paulo
4. What is the location?República district, Central Zone of São Paulo, Brazil
5. What is the number of floors?46 floors
6. What is Edifício Itália and why is it special?Edifício Itália is a 46‑story skyscraper in São Paulo, Brazil, finished in 1965. It was one of the tallest buildings in the world at that time and shows how fast the city grew.

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