Incheon

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/incheon

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 Incheon?Northwestern South Korea, part of the Seoul Metropolitan Area
2. How many people live in Incheon?Approximately 3 million residents (as of February 2020)
3. What is the capital of Incheon?Incheon is a self-governing metropolitan city
4. What language do people speak in Incheon?Korean
5. When was Incheon built?Designated as an international port in 1883
6. What is Incheon known for?Incheon is a big city by the sea that has a very busy port and a large airport, making it a gateway for ships and planes.

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