Landmarks of Caracas

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/landmarks-of-caracas

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 Landmarks of Caracas?Northern Venezuela, within the Caracas Valley
2. How many people live in Landmarks of Caracas?Approximately 2.1 million (metropolitan area)
3. How big is Landmarks of Caracas?Approximately 450 square kilometers (city proper)
4. What is the capital of Landmarks of Caracas?Yes, it is the capital and largest city of Venezuela
5. What language do people speak in Landmarks of Caracas?Spanish (official), with diverse linguistic influences
6. When was Landmarks of Caracas built?July 25, 1567

Urban Morphology: The study of the physical form and structure of cities and how they change over time.
Socio-economic: Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors.
Cosmopolitan: Including or containing people from many different countries and cultures.