Negombo

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/negombo

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 Negombo?Western Province, Sri Lanka, situated at the mouth of the Negombo Lagoon
2. How many people live in Negombo?Approximately 142,136 within the Negombo Divisional Secretariat Division
3. What language do people speak in Negombo?Sinhala and Tamil
4. What is Negombo known for?Its extensive sandy beaches and a centuries-old, highly active fishing industry

Estuarine Environment: An area where freshwater from rivers mixes with saltwater from the ocean, creating unique habitats.
Colonial Presence: The period when foreign powers ruled over a territory, influencing its culture and development.
Bilingualism: The ability to speak and understand two languages fluently.