Apia

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/apia

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 Apia?Central north coast of Upolu island, Samoa
2. How many people live in Apia?35,974 (2021 census)
3. What is the capital of Apia?Apia
4. How big is Apia?Apia Urban Area, extending from Letogo village to Vaitele village
5. What language do people speak in Apia?Samoan, English
6. Which continent is Apia in?Oceania

Polynesia: A subregion of Oceania, comprising a large group of islands in the central and southern Pacific Ocean.
Fa'a Samoa: The traditional Samoan way of life, emphasizing communal values, respect, and cultural practices.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.