KwaZulu-Natal

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/kwazulu-natal

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 KwaZulu-Natal?Southeastern South Africa, bordering the Indian Ocean, Mozambique, Eswatini, and Lesotho
2. How many people live in KwaZulu-Natal?Approximately 11.4 million people (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is KwaZulu-Natal?94,363 square kilometers (36,434 square miles)
4. What is the capital of KwaZulu-Natal?Pietermaritzburg
5. What language do people speak in KwaZulu-Natal?Zulu, English
6. What is the largest city?Durban

Zulu Kingdom: A historically significant and powerful indigenous state in Southern Africa, known for its military organization and cultural influence.
Indian Ocean: A major global ocean that significantly influences the climate and trade routes of the region.
Sub-Saharan Africa: The geographical region of Africa located south of the Sahara Desert, encompassing a diverse range of countries and cultures.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for places of outstanding universal value, requiring international protection.