Luanda

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 Luanda?Northern Atlantic coast of Angola, Africa
2. How many people live in Luanda?Over 8.3 million inhabitants (2020), representing approximately one-third of Angola's population
3. How big is Luanda?The metropolitan area covers approximately 1,100 km² (425 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Luanda?Capital and largest city of Angola
5. Why is Luanda important to Angola?Luanda is the main hub for the government, business, and culture in Angola. It is also the biggest seaport, helping the country trade with other countries.
6. What kinds of jobs and factories are in Luanda?Luanda has many factories that make food, drinks, clothes, cement, cars, and even oil. The city also has a big oil refinery that helps supply energy.

Lusophone: Relating to or denoting Portuguese-speaking people or countries.
Colonial City: A city established and developed under the rule of a foreign power.
Infrastructure: The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.