Guanajuato (state)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/guanajuato-state

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 Guanajuato (state)?Central highlands of Mexico, within the Bajío region
2. How many people live in Guanajuato (state)?Approximately 6.1 million people
3. How big is Guanajuato (state)?Approximately 11,700 square miles (30,400 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Guanajuato (state)?Guanajuato City
5. What language do people speak in Guanajuato (state)?Spanish
6. When was Guanajuato (state) built?The city of Guanajuato was founded in 1559

Bajío Region: A fertile, economically important region in central Mexico known for agriculture and industry.
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt: A volcanically active region stretching across central and southern Mexico.
Cervantino International Festival: A major multidisciplinary arts festival held annually in Guanajuato City.
Unicameral Congress: A legislature with only one chamber or house.