Mirante do Vale

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/mirante-do-vale

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. When was Mirante do Vale built?Construction completed in 1966
2. How tall is Mirante do Vale?138 meters (453 feet)
3. What is the location?Vale do Anhangabaú, Downtown São Paulo, Brazil
4. What is the record holder duration (são paulo)?Tallest building for 54 years (1966-2022)
5. How long was Mirante do Vale the tallest building in São Paulo?It was the tallest building in São Paulo for 54 years, from its completion in 1966 until 2022.
6. Where is Mirante do Vale located?Mirante do Vale is in downtown São Paulo, in the Vale do Anhangabaú area.

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