Harbin

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/harbin

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 Harbin?Northeast China, capital of Heilongjiang province
2. How many people live in Harbin?Approximately 10.01 million people (2020 census)
3. How big is Harbin?Approximately 21,000 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Harbin?Harbin
5. What language do people speak in Harbin?Mandarin Chinese (official and primary)
6. When was Harbin built?1898, as a railway construction settlement

Continental Climate: A climate characterized by extreme temperature variations between seasons and day/night cycles due to inland location.
Cosmopolitan: Including or containing people from many different countries and cultures.
Émigré: A person who has left their native country to live elsewhere, often due to political or economic reasons.
Municipal Government: The governing body of a city or town, responsible for local administration and services.