Pinar del Río Province

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/pinar-del-ro-province

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1. Where is Pinar del Río Province?Westernmost province of Cuba, bordering the Caribbean Sea
2. How many people live in Pinar del Río Province?Approximately 560,000 inhabitants (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Pinar del Río Province?10,931 square kilometers (4,220 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Pinar del Río Province?Pinar del Río
5. What language do people speak in Pinar del Río Province?Spanish
6. When was Pinar del Río Province built?Established as a province in 1879

Karst Topography: A landscape formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks, characterized by caves, sinkholes, and underground drainage.
Mogotes: Distinctive, isolated, steep-sided hills formed from limestone, a hallmark of Pinar del Río's unique geology.
Tobacco Cultivation: The process of growing tobacco plants, a primary economic driver for Pinar del Río, especially for cigar production.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place designated by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value, such as the Viñales Valley.