Metro Manila

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/metro-manila

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 Metro Manila?Eastern shore of Manila Bay, Philippines
2. How many people live in Metro Manila?13,484,462 (2020)
3. What is the capital of Metro Manila?Manila
4. What is Metro Manila known for?Accounts for 36% of the Philippines' Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
5. Why is Metro Manila called the busy heart of the Philippines?It is the country's biggest city and the main place for business, culture, and education. Metro Manila makes up about 36% of the Philippines' GDP, showing how important it is.
6. How many cities are in Metro Manila?There are 16 highly urbanized cities and one independent municipality, Pateros, for a total of 17 areas.

Metropolitan Area: A large urban agglomeration comprising a central city and its surrounding interconnected towns and suburbs.
National Capital Region (NCR): The administrative region of the Philippines that serves as its political, economic, and cultural center.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country or region in a specific time period.
Global Power City: A city that exerts significant influence on global affairs in areas such as economics, culture, and politics.