Region of Murcia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/region-of-murcia

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 Region of Murcia?Southeastern Iberian Peninsula, bordering the Mediterranean Sea
2. How many people live in Region of Murcia?1,568,492 (as of 2024)
3. How big is Region of Murcia?11,314 km² (4,368 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Region of Murcia?Murcia
5. What language do people speak in Region of Murcia?Spanish (official), Valencian (co-official in certain municipalities)
6. How high is Region of Murcia?Los Obispos Peak, 2,014 m (6,608 ft)

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