San Juan, Puerto Rico

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-juan-puerto-rico

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 Juan, Puerto Rico?Northeastern coast of Puerto Rico, situated on the Atlantic Ocean
2. How many people live in San Juan, Puerto Rico?Approximately 340,000 residents (2023 estimate)
3. What is the capital of San Juan, Puerto Rico?San Juan
4. What language do people speak in San Juan, Puerto Rico?Spanish (official), English
5. What money is used in San Juan, Puerto Rico?United States Dollar (USD)
6. When was San Juan, Puerto Rico built?1521

Colonial Stronghold: A strategically important defensive location established during a period of colonial rule.
Tropical Savanna Climate: A climate characterized by warm temperatures year-round with distinct wet and dry seasons.
Gastronomic Fusion: The blending of culinary traditions and techniques from different cultures.
Urban Development: The process of planning, building, and managing cities and their infrastructure.