San Cristóbal, Táchira

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/san-cristbal-tchira

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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. Where is San Cristóbal, Táchira?Northern Andes, Western Venezuela, overlooking the Torbes River
2. What is the capital of San Cristóbal, Táchira?Capital of the state of Táchira
3. What language do people speak in San Cristóbal, Táchira?Spanish
4. When was San Cristóbal, Táchira built?March 31, 1561, by Juan de Maldonado
5. How high is San Cristóbal, Táchira?818 meters (2,684 ft) above sea level
6. How big is San Cristóbal, Táchira?The provided source does not specify the area

Andes Mountains: A major continental mountain range forming a continuous highland along the western edge of South America.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Seismic Activity: The shaking of the Earth's surface resulting from the movement of tectonic plates or volcanic action.