Georgia

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/georgia

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 Georgia?Southeastern United States, with a significant Atlantic coastline
2. How many people live in Georgia?Approximately 10.7 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Georgia?59,425 square miles (153,910 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Georgia?Atlanta
5. What language do people speak in Georgia?English is the de facto official language; Spanish is also widely spoken
6. When was Georgia built?1732 as the thirteenth British colony

Appalachian Chain: A major mountain system in eastern North America, with Georgia containing its southern reaches.
Civil Rights Movement: A pivotal period in American history advocating for racial equality, with Georgia as a key battleground and birthplace of leaders.
Okefenokee Swamp: A vast, ecologically significant wetland in southeastern Georgia, representing a unique natural habitat.
Hollywood of the South: A designation for Georgia, particularly Atlanta, reflecting its substantial growth and prominence in film and television production.