Veracruz

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

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?Eastern Mexico, along the Gulf of Mexico coast
2. What is the capital of Veracruz?Xalapa-Enríquez
3. How big is Veracruz?71,820 square kilometers (27,730 square miles)
4. How many people live in Veracruz?Approximately 8.1 million (as of recent estimates)
5. What language do people speak in Veracruz?Spanish (official), with significant indigenous language communities including Nahuatl, Totonac, and Zapotec
6. When was Veracruz built?The port of Veracruz was founded by Hernán Cortés in 1519

Federal Entity: A constituent state or territory within a federal republic, possessing a degree of autonomy.
Sierra Madre Oriental: A major mountain range in northeastern Mexico, parts of which extend into Veracruz.
Son Jarocho: A traditional folk music and dance genre originating from Veracruz, characterized by its complex rhythms and lyrical improvisation.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place listed by UNESCO as having outstanding universal value to humanity.