Matanzas Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/matanzas-province

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. How many people live in Matanzas Province?Approximately 680,000 people
2. How big is Matanzas Province?Approximately 11,798 square kilometers (4,555 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Matanzas Province?Matanzas
4. What language do people speak in Matanzas Province?Spanish
5. When was Matanzas Province built?The city of Matanzas was founded in 1693
6. What is Matanzas Province known for?The resort town of Varadero, significant petroleum industry, and numerous sugar mills

Topography: The arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area.
Tropical Maritime Climate: A climate influenced by proximity to the sea in tropical regions, characterized by warmth and humidity.
Economic Diversification: The process of shifting an economy away from relying on a single or few industries towards a wider range of sectors.
Syncretism: The merging of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.