Almaty

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/almaty

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. How high is Almaty?700–900 meters (2,300–3,000 feet) above sea level
2. What is the former capital status?Served as the capital of Kazakhstan from 1929 to 1997
3. What makes Almaty a special city in Kazakhstan?Almaty is called the Southern Capital and is famous for its beautiful mountains, rivers, and big sports events.
4. Why do the Big Almaty and Small Almaty rivers flow through the city?The rivers start from glaciers and snowmelt in the nearby mountains and travel through Almaty before joining the plains.

Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains: A mountain range in southern Kazakhstan, forming a dramatic natural backdrop to the city of Almaty.
Ile-Alatau National Park: A protected natural area adjacent to Almaty, known for its diverse ecosystems and scenic beauty.
Globalization and World Cities Research Network: An organization that ranks cities based on their economic and cultural influence globally.