Benghazi

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/benghazi

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 many people live in Benghazi?Estimated population of around 700,000 inhabitants
2. How big is Benghazi?Approximately 100 square kilometers (39 square miles)
3. When was Benghazi built?Originally founded as Euesperides by Greek colonists circa 6th century BCE
4. What is Benghazi and where is it located?Benghazi is a city in Libya on the northeastern coast, right on the Mediterranean Sea. It is the country's second‑largest city and a busy port town.
5. Why is Benghazi an important city?Because it is a major trading hub and a gateway between North Africa and Europe. Its port helps move goods and people across the sea.

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