Malang

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/malang

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 Malang?Highland plateau in East Java, Indonesia
2. How many people live in Malang?Approximately 850,000 residents
3. How big is Malang?Approximately 110 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Malang?Malang is the administrative center of its own municipality
5. What language do people speak in Malang?Indonesian (official), Javanese (widely spoken)
6. When was Malang built?Significant development and colonial influence from the 19th century onwards

Plateau: A large area of flat land that is higher than the land around it.
Volcanic Soil: Soil that is rich in minerals due to past volcanic activity, making it very fertile for farming.
Municipality: An area with its own local government, responsible for services within its boundaries.
Gastronomic: Relating to the art and science of good eating and drinking; a place with a rich food culture.