Hidalgo (state)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/hidalgo-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. What is the capital of Hidalgo (state)?Pachuca de Soto
2. How big is Hidalgo (state)?20,813 square kilometers
3. How many people live in Hidalgo (state)?Approximately 2.858 million
4. When was Hidalgo (state) built?1869
5. What is the notable attractions?Huasteca region, Tula archaeological site, natural hot springs, historical haciendas
6. What is Hidalgo in Mexico?Hidalgo is a state in east-central Mexico that has mountains, highlands, and parts of old coastal plains.

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