La Habana

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/la-habana

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 La Habana?Northwestern coast of Cuba, bordering the Straits of Florida
2. How many people live in La Habana?Approximately 2.1 million inhabitants
3. How big is La Habana?2,024 square kilometers (782 square miles)
4. What is the capital of La Habana?Havana serves as the capital and largest city of Cuba
5. What language do people speak in La Habana?Spanish
6. When was La Habana built?November 16, 1519

Straits of Florida: A maritime passage connecting the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean, separating Cuba from the United States.
UNESCO World Heritage site: Designated by UNESCO for its outstanding cultural or natural significance, requiring preservation for future generations.
Son Cubano: A foundational genre of Cuban music and dance, characterized by its rhythmic complexity and lyrical storytelling.
Socialist Republic: A state in which all land and industries are owned by the people collectively and controlled by the government.