Málaga

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/mlaga

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 Málaga?Southern Iberia, on the Mediterranean coast, capital of the Province of Málaga
2. How many people live in Málaga?592,346 (2024 estimate)
3. How big is Málaga?Urban core situated between Gibralfaro Hill and the Guadalmedina River
4. What language do people speak in Málaga?Spanish
5. When was Málaga built?Circa 770 BC by Phoenicians from Tyre
6. What is the historical significance?One of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Western Europe

Autonomous Community: A first-level administrative division in Spain with significant self-governing powers.
Phoenician Colonization: The establishment of settlements and trade posts by the ancient Phoenicians across the Mediterranean.
Garum Production: Historical Roman industry involving the fermentation of fish for culinary use, a key economic activity for ancient Málaga.
Málaga TechPark: A dedicated zone for technology companies and research institutions, driving innovation and economic diversification.