Dodoma

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/dodoma

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 Dodoma?Central Tanzania, East Africa
2. How many people live in Dodoma?765,179 people (2024 estimate)
3. How big is Dodoma?2,576 km² (995 mi²)
4. What is the capital of Dodoma?Official capital and administrative center of Tanzania
5. What language do people speak in Dodoma?Swahili (national), English (official, business)
6. When was Dodoma built?Designated capital in 1974, official move in 1996

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Semi-arid Plateau: A large, elevated, and relatively dry landmass with a generally flat or gently rolling surface.
Administrative Capital: The primary seat of government where administrative and executive functions are centralized.
Commercial Capital: The principal center for business, trade, finance, and economic activity within a country.