The City of San Diego

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The city of San Diego is located on the Pacific Coast of the United States, in Southern California. San Diego is the closest California city to Mexico. San Diego comes from a Spanish missionary background. But San Diego is no longer a sleepy mission town. The city is now home to more than 2.7 million people, and it has become a major cultural center, as well as California's second-largest city.

Some popular attractions here are the famous Coronado Bay Bridge, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and 70 miles of beautiful beaches. There are many beautiful museums to visit in San Diego also. Do you enjoy art? How about machinery, or sports? Do you like to see classic cars or scientific discoveries? San Diego has a museum for everyone's tastes! Many of the area's most popular museums are located in Balboa park within walking distance of each other, while others are located in nearby neighborhoods.

Use the information above to answer these questions:

1. Is San Diego a state?
Yes, it is.
No, it isn't.

2. Is San Diego near to Mexico?
Yes, it is.
No, it isn't.

3. Does San Diego have beaches?
Yes, it does.
No, it doesn't.

4. Where is San Diego located?
In the United States.
In Mexico.

5. What is San Diego's background?
Spanish Mission city.
Beach and cultural center.

6. How many people live in San Diego?
70 miles of beaches.
2.7 million people.

7. How many miles of beaches are in San Diego?
70 miles of beaches.
2.7 million people.

8. Does San Diego have museums?
Yes, it does.
No, it doesn't.

9. Is Disneyland in San Diego?
Yes, it is.
No, it isn't.

10. Is San Diego a small city?
Yes, it is.
No, it isn't.