Holguín

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/holgun

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 Holguín?Eastern Cuba
2. How many people live in Holguín?A major urban population center, ranking as the fourth largest in Cuba
3. How big is Holguín?Covers a significant geographical expanse, indicative of a large urban area
4. What is the capital of Holguín?Holguín is the principal city of its municipality
5. What language do people speak in Holguín?Spanish is the official and predominant language
6. What is the national ranking?Fourth largest city in Cuba

Municipality: A self-governing administrative division within a country, typically comprising a city or town and its surrounding territory.
Urban Center: A densely populated geographical area that serves as a focal point for economic, social, and cultural activities.
Demographic Significance: The importance of a population's size, distribution, and characteristics in relation to a larger region or country.