Ordu

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/ordu

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 Ordu?Black Sea coast of Turkey, urban center of the Altınordu district
2. How many people live in Ordu?235,096 (2023 estimate)
3. What is the capital of Ordu?Ordu serves as the capital of Ordu Province
4. What language do people speak in Ordu?Turkish is the official and primary language
5. How big is Ordu?The Altınordu district encompasses the urban area of Ordu
6. What is Ordu known for?Being a major global hub for hazelnut production and export

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Maritime Route: A path or course taken by ships for travel or trade across the sea.
Urbanization: The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Human Capital: The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.