North Sydney, New South Wales

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/north-sydney-new-south-wales

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 North Sydney, New South Wales?Northern shores of Sydney Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
2. How many people live in North Sydney, New South Wales?Approximately 80,000 residents
3. How big is North Sydney, New South Wales?Approximately 7.5 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of North Sydney, New South Wales?A major commercial and residential hub; not a capital city
5. What language do people speak in North Sydney, New South Wales?English is the primary language; a high degree of linguistic diversity
6. What is North Sydney, New South Wales known for?Iconic harbour views, major business district, high concentration of corporate headquarters

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