Xi'an

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/xi-an

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 Xi'an?Central China, Wei River valley, Shaanxi province
2. How many people live in Xi'an?Approximately 12.95 million (2020 census)
3. How big is Xi'an?Approximately 10,752 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Xi'an?Capital city of Shaanxi province
5. What language do people speak in Xi'an?Mandarin Chinese (official), Jin dialect
6. When was Xi'an built?Over 3,100 years ago

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