City of Westminster

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/city-of-westminster

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 City of Westminster?Central London, England, within Greater London
2. How many people live in City of Westminster?204,300 (2021 census)
3. What language do people speak in City of Westminster?English
4. When was City of Westminster built?Historical settlement around Westminster Abbey; declared a city in 1540
5. Why is Westminster called the capital of the UK?Because it contains the main places where the UK government makes decisions, like Parliament and the Prime Minister's house.
6. How does Westminster help the economy?Tourists come to see its landmarks, stay in hotels, and buy souvenirs, which creates jobs in hospitality and retail.

Metropolitan Borough: A type of local government district that existed in London before 1965.
Administrative Area: A region defined for the purposes of government and public services.
Urban Area: A city or town that has grown large and has many buildings and people.