Lomé

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.

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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 Lomé?Southwestern Togo, situated on the Gulf of Guinea and bordering Ghana
2. How many people live in Lomé?Urban: 837,437 (2022); Metropolitan Area: 2,188,376 (2022)
3. How big is Lomé?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of Lomé?Yes, Lomé is the capital and largest city of Togo
5. What language do people speak in Lomé?French (official), Ewe, Mina, and various other indigenous languages are spoken
6. When was Lomé built?Not specified in source

Gulf of Guinea: A major gulf of the Atlantic Ocean located along the west coast of Africa, known for its rich biodiversity and historical significance.
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Oil Palm Kernels: The seeds of the oil palm fruit, from which palm kernel oil is extracted, used in food products and cosmetics.
Urban Agglomeration: The contiguous built-up area of a city, including its suburbs, forming a continuous urban landscape.