Durban

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/durban

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 Durban?Southeastern coast of South Africa, situated on the Indian Ocean
2. How many people live in Durban?eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: approximately 4.2 million (2022)
3. How big is Durban?eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: 2,556 km² (987 sq mi)
4. When was Durban built?Established as a trading post in 1824; officially named Durban in 1835
5. What makes Durban a busy port?Durban has a natural harbor on Natal Bay and is the busiest port in sub-Saharan Africa.
6. Why are there so many Indian people in Durban?Many Indians came as indentured laborers and passengers starting in 1860, shaping the city's culture.

Maritime Trade: The exchange of goods and services conducted via sea routes.
Demographics: The statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Cultural Amalgamation: The process where different cultures blend together to form a new, unified culture.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total monetary value of all finished goods and services produced within a country's borders in a specific time period.