Pitcairn Islands

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/pitcairn-islands

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 Pitcairn Islands?Southern Pacific Ocean, a British Overseas Territory
2. How many people live in Pitcairn Islands?Approximately 35 residents (as of 2023)
3. How big is Pitcairn Islands?Combined land area of approximately 47 square kilometers (18 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Pitcairn Islands?Adamstown
5. What language do people speak in Pitcairn Islands?Pitkern and English
6. What money is used in Pitcairn Islands?New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

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