Manama

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/manama

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 Manama?Northeastern coast of Bahrain Island, Persian Gulf
2. How many people live in Manama?Approximately 297,502 people (2012)
3. How big is Manama?Information not available in the provided source
4. What is the capital of Manama?Capital city of Bahrain
5. What language do people speak in Manama?Arabic is the official language; English is widely used in business
6. When was Manama built?First mentioned in Islamic texts as early as the 14th century

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