Tijuana

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/tijuana

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 Tijuana?Northwestern Mexico, Baja California state, bordering San Diego, California, USA
2. How many people live in Tijuana?Approximately 1.9 million residents (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Tijuana?Approximately 300 square miles (780 square kilometers)
4. What language do people speak in Tijuana?Spanish (official), English widely spoken and understood
5. When was Tijuana built?Officially established in 1889, with earlier settlement history
6. What is the main city?Tijuana

Transnational City: A city whose influence and connections extend beyond national borders.
Maquiladora: A factory in Mexico, typically near the US border, that imports materials and assembles finished products for export.
Baja Med Cuisine: A regional culinary style blending Mediterranean, Mexican, and Asian influences with local Baja California ingredients.