Bahir Dar

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/bahir-dar

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 Bahir Dar?Southern shore of Lake Tana, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
2. How many people live in Bahir Dar?Estimated to be over 330,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Bahir Dar?Approximately 20 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Bahir Dar?Yes, serves as the capital of the Amhara Region
5. Why is Lake Tana important to Bahir Dar?Lake Tana gives the city water and supports many kinds of fish. It is also the source of the Blue Nile, a very big river.
6. How did Bahir Dar become a planned city?In the mid‑20th century planners built a grid street system with wide, tree‑lined avenues. This made it a new administrative and educational center.

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