San Salvador

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-salvador

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 Salvador?Central America, within the seismically active Valle de las Hamacas
2. How many people live in San Salvador?Approximately 1.1 million (city proper); over 2 million (metropolitan area)
3. How big is San Salvador?105.1 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of San Salvador?San Salvador
5. What language do people speak in San Salvador?Spanish
6. What money is used in San Salvador?United States Dollar

Valle de las Hamacas: A geologically active valley in El Salvador known for seismic activity, where San Salvador is located.
Stratovolcano: A tall, conical volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and volcanic material.
Presidential Republic: A form of government where the president is the head of state and head of government, elected independently of the legislature.
Remittances: Money sent by people working in a foreign country back to their families in their home country.