İzmir

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/izmir

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 İzmir?Western Anatolia, Republic of Turkey, on the Aegean Sea coast
2. What is the capital of İzmir?Capital of İzmir Province
3. What language do people speak in İzmir?Turkish is the official language; historical linguistic diversity has influenced the region
4. What is İzmir known for?İzmir is a big city by the sea, famous for its very old history and its large, busy port. It is also known for its friendly, multicultural people.
5. Why was İzmir once called Smyrna?The city was called Smyrna for many centuries because of its Greek and Roman roots. The name stayed in use until the early 20th century.

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Cosmopolitanism: The idea that all people are citizens of the world and that the world is made up of many different cultures.
Demographics: The statistical study of populations, including their size, density, and distribution.