Heybeliada

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/heybeliada

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1. Where is Heybeliada?Sea of Marmara, part of the Princes' Islands archipelago, Istanbul Province, Turkey
2. How many people live in Heybeliada?Approximately 4,400 (winter), 30,000 (summer)
3. How big is Heybeliada?Second largest of the Princes' Islands
4. What language do people speak in Heybeliada?Turkish
5. When was Heybeliada built?Ancient times, known as Halki
6. Why are there so many people on the island in summer?During summer, many people return to their summer homes and tourists visit, so the island’s population grows from about 4,400 to around 30,000.

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