Gaziantep

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/gaziantep

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 Gaziantep?Southeastern Anatolia Region, Turkey
2. How many people live in Gaziantep?Approximately 2.1 million people
3. How big is Gaziantep?Approximately 7,600 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Gaziantep?Gaziantep
5. What language do people speak in Gaziantep?Turkish (official), Kurdish, and Arabic are widely spoken
6. What kind of government does Gaziantep have?Metropolitan Municipality within the Republic of Turkey

Hittite Civilization: An ancient Anatolian empire that was a major power in the Late Bronze Age.
UNESCO City of Gastronomy: A global network recognizing cities for their unique culinary heritage, traditions, and innovation.
Anatolia: The geographical region comprising most of modern-day Turkey, historically known as Asia Minor.
Metropolitan Municipality: A large city administrative unit responsible for a wide range of local governance functions.