Medellín

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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

https://smallwhale.org/articles/medelln

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 Medellín?Aburrá Valley, Antioquia Department, Colombia
2. How many people live in Medellín?2,427,129 (2018 census, city proper); over 4 million (metropolitan area)
3. What is the capital of Medellín?Capital of the Antioquia department
4. What language do people speak in Medellín?Spanish
5. When was Medellín built?November 2, 1675
6. What is Medellín known for?Medellín is called the City of Eternal Spring because it has a warm, pleasant climate and many beautiful flowers. It also has super-fast trains that help people travel quickly.

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