Kingston, Norfolk Island

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/kingston-norfolk-island

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 Kingston, Norfolk Island?Southern coast of Norfolk Island, South Pacific Ocean
2. How many people live in Kingston, Norfolk Island?Approximately 1,000 people (for Norfolk Island)
3. What is the capital of Kingston, Norfolk Island?Kingston
4. How big is Kingston, Norfolk Island?34.6 km² (for Norfolk Island)
5. When was Kingston, Norfolk Island built?Early 19th century, shortly after Sydney
6. What is Kingston, Norfolk Island known for?Kingston and Arthur's Vale Historic Area (UNESCO World Heritage Site), administrative center

External Territory: A geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state but not formally part of its core territory.
Penal Colony: A settlement established for the punishment of criminals, often in remote locations.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, for its special cultural or physical significance.
Administrative Hub: The central point for managing and coordinating governmental or organizational activities.