Daejeon

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/daejeon

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 Daejeon?Central South Korea, Geum River basin
2. How many people live in Daejeon?Approximately 1.5 million residents
3. How big is Daejeon?551.4 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Daejeon?Daejeon is a Metropolitan City with its own administrative authority
5. What language do people speak in Daejeon?Korean
6. What is Daejeon known for?South Korea's science and technology capital, home to Daedeok Innopolis and KAIST

Daedeok Innopolis: A major science and technology research complex in Daejeon, fostering innovation and industry collaboration.
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology): A leading public research university in South Korea, renowned for its science and engineering programs.
Administrative Autonomy: The power of a local government to make its own decisions and manage its affairs independently.
Human Capital: The collective skills, knowledge, and experience of a population, viewed as a resource for economic development.