Oran

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/oran

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 Oran?Northwest Algeria, Mediterranean coast
2. How many people live in Oran?City: 803,329 (2008); Metropolitan Area: approx. 1,500,000
3. How big is Oran?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of Oran?Second most important city in Algeria
5. What language do people speak in Oran?Arabic (official), French (widely spoken)
6. When was Oran built?10th century by Andalusian Moorish merchants

Barbary Corsairs: Pirates and privateers operating from North Africa, often raiding ships in the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
Cosmopolitan: Including people from many different countries and cultures; having an international character.
Maritime Trade: The exchange of goods and services conducted via sea routes, crucial for global commerce.