Busan

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/busan

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 Busan?Southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula, South Korea
2. How many people live in Busan?Approximately 3.4 million residents
3. How big is Busan?Approximately 770 square kilometers
4. What language do people speak in Busan?Korean (official), with regional dialect variations
5. What is the main city?Busan
6. Why are the beaches in Busan special?The beaches, like Haeundae and Songjeong, are popular for swimming and sunbathing. They also help the city make money from tourists.

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