Bandung

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.

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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 Bandung?West Java province, Indonesia, situated in a high plateau basin
2. How many people live in Bandung?Approximately 2.58 million inhabitants (2023 estimate), making it Indonesia's third-largest city
3. What is the capital of Bandung?Bandung serves as the capital of West Java province
4. When was Bandung built?Established as a municipality by the Dutch in 1906
5. How high is Bandung?Approximately 768 meters (2,520 feet) above sea level
6. What is Bandung known for?Bandung is a city in Indonesia that is famous for its volcanoes, cool weather, and a lively student and creative community.

Caldera Basin: A large volcanic crater, often formed by the collapse of a volcano after an eruption, creating a valley.
Geomorphological: Relating to the study of the form and structure of the Earth's surface and the processes that create it.
Post-Colonial: The period of time after a country has gained independence from colonial rule.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.