Veracruz (city)

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/veracruz-city

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 Veracruz (city)?On the Gulf of Mexico, Veracruz state, Mexico
2. How many people live in Veracruz (city)?Approximately 428,000 inhabitants (2020 census)
3. How big is Veracruz (city)?Approximately 277 square kilometers (107 square miles)
4. When was Veracruz (city) built?April 22, 1519
5. What language do people speak in Veracruz (city)?Spanish
6. What money is used in Veracruz (city)?Mexican Peso (MXN)

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