Santa Cruz de la Sierra

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/santa-cruz-de-la-sierra

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 Santa Cruz de la Sierra?Eastern Bolivia, South America, within the Chaco region
2. How many people live in Santa Cruz de la Sierra?Estimated to be over 1.7 million inhabitants, making it Bolivia's largest city
3. How big is Santa Cruz de la Sierra?Approximately 1,500 square miles (3,900 km²)
4. What is the capital of Santa Cruz de la Sierra?Serves as the capital of the Santa Cruz Department
5. When was Santa Cruz de la Sierra built?September 26, 1561
6. Why are the people of Santa Cruz called Camba?The people of Santa Cruz are called Camba. Their culture mixes Guaraní traditions with Spanish influences.

Humid Subtropical Climate: A climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters, with significant rainfall.
Amalgamation: The action, process, or result of combining or uniting different things.
Commodities: Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold, such as soybeans or sugar cane.