Cairo

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/cairo

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 Cairo?Egypt, Northeast Africa, on the Nile River
2. How big is Cairo?Approximately 3,085 km² (1,191 mi²)
3. What is the capital of Cairo?Yes, capital of Egypt
4. What language do people speak in Cairo?Arabic (official)
5. When was Cairo built?969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty
6. What is the major industries?Finance, commerce, media, arts, tourism, education, manufacturing

Urban Agglomeration: A contiguous built-up area that is highly urbanized, including the central city and its suburbs.
Fatimid Dynasty: A Shia Islamic caliphate that ruled a wide area of North Africa and the Middle East from the 10th to the 12th centuries.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), for its special cultural or physical significance.
Global City: A city that is a primary node in the global economic network, playing a key role in international finance, trade, and culture.