Perth

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/perth

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 Perth?Southwestern coast of Western Australia, on the Swan River estuary
2. How many people live in Perth?Approximately 2.3 million residents
3. How big is Perth?Approximately 6,418 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Perth?Perth is the capital and largest city of Western Australia
5. What language do people speak in Perth?English is the official language; significant multilingualism due to diverse population
6. When was Perth built?June 12, 1829, by Captain James Stirling as the Swan River Colony

Swan River Colony: The historical British settlement established in Western Australia in 1829, with Perth as its capital.
Mediterranean Climate: A climate type characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, typical of Perth.
Geopolitical Isolation: The condition of being geographically distant from major global centers, influencing Perth's development and identity.
Resource Extraction: The process of mining and extracting natural resources, a primary driver of Perth's economy.