Osasco

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.

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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 Osasco?Estimated at 699,944 as of 2020
2. What is the capital of Osasco?Osasco is a municipality, not a state capital
3. What language do people speak in Osasco?Portuguese
4. When was Osasco built?Emancipated as a municipality on February 19, 1962
5. Why is Osasco important for Brazil's economy?Osasco makes a lot of money for Brazil. Its industries and shops help the country grow.
6. When did Osasco become its own city?Osasco became an independent city on February 19, 1962. Before that it was part of São Paulo.

Municipality: An administrative division with local self-government, typically a city or town.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country or region in a specific time period.
Urban Center: A densely populated area that serves as a focal point for economic, social, and cultural activity within a larger region.
Emancipation: The process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions; in this context, becoming an independent municipality.