Santiago de Cuba

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.

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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 Santiago de Cuba?Southeastern Cuba, on a bay connected to the Caribbean Sea
2. How many people live in Santiago de Cuba?507,167 (as of 2022)
3. How big is Santiago de Cuba?1,023.8 km²
4. What is the capital of Santiago de Cuba?Capital of Santiago de Cuba Province
5. What language do people speak in Santiago de Cuba?Spanish
6. When was Santiago de Cuba built?1515

Maritime Trade: The exchange of goods and services conducted via sea routes.
Son Cubano: A genre of music and dance that originated in Cuba, influential in Latin music.
Conquistador: Spanish conquerors who explored and claimed territories in the Americas during the colonial era.
Socialist System: A political and economic system where the means of production are owned or controlled by the state or community.