Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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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/addis-ababadjibouti-railway

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. What is the railway classification?Standard gauge international railway
2. What is the inauguration date?January 1, 2018
3. Why is the railway important for Ethiopia?It is very important because Ethiopia is landlocked and needs a fast, reliable way to send its products to the sea. The railway makes trade cheaper and faster.
4. How fast can the railway carry goods each year?The railway can carry almost 25 million tonnes of freight each year, and it is expected to move about 6 million tonnes soon.

Standard Gauge: A railway track gauge of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in), the most common in the world.
Landlocked: Describes a country or region that is entirely surrounded by land, lacking direct access to the sea.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Freight: Goods or cargo transported in bulk by truck, train, ship, or aircraft.