San Sebastián

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-sebastin

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 Sebastián?Coastal city on the Bay of Biscay, Basque Autonomous Community, Spain
2. How many people live in San Sebastián?188,102 (municipality, 2021); 436,500 (metropolitan area, 2010)
3. What language do people speak in San Sebastián?Spanish and Basque (Euskara)
4. What is the capital city of?Gipuzkoa province

Bay of Biscay: A large gulf of the Atlantic Ocean bordering northwestern Spain and southwestern France, known for its maritime significance and coastal geography.
Basque Autonomous Community: An autonomous region in northern Spain with a distinct cultural and linguistic identity, comprising the provinces of Álava, Biscay, and Gipuzkoa.
Euskara: The indigenous language of the Basque people, spoken in the Basque Country and surrounding areas, notable for its linguistic isolation.
Pintxos: A distinctive style of Basque tapas, typically small, elaborate snacks served on a slice of bread, often held together with a skewer.