Maracay

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/maracay

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 Maracay?North-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast
2. How many people live in Maracay?955,362 (as of the 2011 census)
3. What language do people speak in Maracay?Spanish
4. What is Maracay known for?Its nickname 'Ciudad Jardín' (Garden City)
5. What is the capital city of?Aragua state
6. What does the nickname 'Garden City' mean for Maracay?It shows that Maracay has many green spaces, parks, and tree-lined streets, making it a pleasant place to live.

Jurisdiction: The official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the area over which this power extends.
Metropolitan Area: A large city and its surrounding suburbs and towns that are economically and socially linked.
Socio-economic: Relating to or considering both social and economic factors.