Salvador, Bahia

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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. When was Salvador, Bahia built?March 29, 1549, by Tomé de Sousa
2. How big is Salvador, Bahia?Approximately 2.9 million
3. What is the served as capital of brazil?From 1549 to 1763
4. What is the key economic activities?Tourism, services, industry, and port activities
5. Why was Salvador chosen as Brazil's first capital?Portugal picked Salvador to be the main city for government and trade. It was a strong place on the coast where ships could bring goods and people.
6. How did Salvador become a music and dance hub?People from Africa, Portugal, and native tribes lived there and mixed their traditions. This mix created samba, capoeira, and many other songs and dances.

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