Recife

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. Where is Recife?Capital of Pernambuco state, northeastern Brazil, on the Atlantic coast
2. How many people live in Recife?Approximately 1.5 million (city proper); metropolitan area exceeds 4 million
3. What language do people speak in Recife?Portuguese
4. When was Recife built?March 12, 1535
5. What is the capital of Recife?Recife (state capital of Pernambuco)
6. Why is Recife called 'The Venice of Brazil'?Because it has more than 50 bridges that connect its many islands and rivers.

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