Pernambuco

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/pernambuco

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 Pernambuco?Northeast region of Brazil
2. How many people live in Pernambuco?Estimated 9.5 million people (as of 2024)
3. How big is Pernambuco?98,067.877 km² (19th largest federative unit in Brazil)
4. What is the capital of Pernambuco?Recife
5. What language do people speak in Pernambuco?Portuguese (official)
6. What is Pernambuco known for?Pernambuco is a colorful state in Brazil's Northeast famous for its lively parties, sweet sugarcane, and a capital city built on many bridges.

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