Santos, São Paulo

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/santos-so-paulo

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 Santos, São Paulo?Coastal city in the state of São Paulo, Brazil
2. How many people live in Santos, São Paulo?440,965 (2025 estimate)
3. How big is Santos, São Paulo?280.67 km²
4. What is the capital of Santos, São Paulo?Principal city of the Baixada Santista metropolitan region
5. What language do people speak in Santos, São Paulo?Portuguese
6. When was Santos, São Paulo built?1546 by Brás Cubas

Estância Balneária: A designation in Brazil for coastal municipalities known for their beaches and tourism, emphasizing leisure and recreation.
Commodity Market: A marketplace where raw materials or primary agricultural products are traded, such as coffee, oil, or metals.
Maritime Trade: The transportation of goods by sea, a fundamental aspect of global commerce and historical development for port cities.