Bali

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/bali

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 Bali?Westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
2. What is the capital of Bali?Denpasar
3. How many people live in Bali?Approximately 4.3 million (as of recent estimates)
4. How big is Bali?Approximately 5,780 square kilometers (2,230 sq mi)
5. What language do people speak in Bali?Balinese and Indonesian
6. What is the dominant religion?Balinese Hinduism (86.40% of the population)

Lesser Sunda Islands: An island arc in Indonesia, east of Java, characterized by volcanic activity and diverse cultures.
Coral Triangle: A biogeographic region in the western Pacific Ocean renowned for its exceptional marine biodiversity, especially coral reefs.
Subak System: A traditional Balinese cooperative irrigation system for rice paddies, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural and ecological significance.
Balinese Hinduism: A unique form of Hinduism practiced in Bali, integrating indigenous animistic beliefs and ancestor worship with Hindu philosophy.