Mérida, Venezuela

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/mrida-venezuela

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 Mérida, Venezuela?Andes Mountains, Mérida State, Venezuela
2. How many people live in Mérida, Venezuela?Approximately 200,000 inhabitants (city proper)
3. How big is Mérida, Venezuela?Approximately 65 square kilometers (25 square miles)
4. What language do people speak in Mérida, Venezuela?Spanish
5. When was Mérida, Venezuela built?October 9, 1558
6. How high is Mérida, Venezuela?Approximately 1,600 meters (5,249 feet) above sea level

Andes Mountains: The extensive mountain range forming the western backbone of South America, known for its high peaks and diverse ecosystems.
Universidad de Los Andes (ULA): A prominent public university in Venezuela, established in the early 19th century, significantly shaping Mérida's intellectual and cultural landscape.
Teleférico Mukumbarí: An advanced cable car system in Mérida, Venezuela, renowned for its extreme length and altitude, offering access to high Andean peaks.
Páramo: A high-altitude tropical alpine biome found in the Andes, characterized by unique vegetation adapted to cold, wet, and windy conditions.