Plateau State

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/plateau-state

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 the Plateau State?North Central geopolitical zone, Nigeria
2. How many people live in the Plateau State?Approximately 4.7 million people
3. What is the capital of the Plateau State?Jos
4. How big is the Plateau State?13,000 square kilometers (5,000 sq mi)
5. What language do people speak in the Plateau State?English (official), Hausa, and various indigenous languages

Geopolitical Zone: A strategic division of a country into regions based on political and geographical considerations for governance and development.
Inselbergs: Isolated rock hills that rise abruptly from a surrounding plain, often found in highland areas.
Human Capital Development: The process of improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of individuals to enhance their productivity and well-being.