Bonaire

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/bonaire

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 Bonaire?Southern Caribbean Sea, Leeward Antilles; 80 km off the coast of Venezuela
2. How big is Bonaire?288 square kilometers (island); 6 square kilometers (Klein Bonaire)
3. When was Bonaire built?Bonaire National Marine Park established in 1979
4. What is the political status?Public Body (Special Municipality) of the Netherlands since 2010
5. What is the population (as of 2025)?26,552 permanent residents
6. What makes Bonaire a special place for snorkeling and scuba diving?Bonaire has bright, healthy reefs that are easy to see from the shore. The water is clear and full of colorful fish, making it a favorite for snorkelers and divers.

Leeward Antilles: A group of islands in the southern Caribbean known for their arid climate and location outside the hurricane belt.
Public Body: A direct administrative unit of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean, distinct from a municipality or province.
Fringing Reef: A coral reef formation that grows parallel to the coastline, separated by a lagoon.
Marine Protected Area: A designated area of the sea or ocean managed to conserve marine life and habitats.