San Andrés (island)

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/san-andrs-island

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 San Andrés (island)?Caribbean Sea, approximately 750 km (470 mi) north of the Colombian mainland
2. How big is San Andrés (island)?45 km2 (17 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of San Andrés (island)?San Andrés (nicknamed El Centro)
4. What language do people speak in San Andrés (island)?Spanish, English, and San Andrés–Providencia Creole
5. What is the UNESCO biosphere reserve designation?Year 2000

UNESCO Biosphere Reserve: An internationally recognized area designated for the conservation of biodiversity and the promotion of sustainable development practices.
Raizal People: The indigenous English-speaking Creole ethnic group of the San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina Islands.
Coral Reef Ecosystem: A complex underwater environment built by coral polyps, supporting a vast array of marine life and crucial for coastal protection.