Port Louis

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/port-louis

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 Port Louis?Mauritius, Indian Ocean
2. How many people live in Port Louis?147,066 (2018)
3. How big is Port Louis?Information not available in the provided source for this age level
4. When was Port Louis built?1735
5. What is the capital of Port Louis?Yes
6. What language do people speak in Port Louis?English and French are official languages; Mauritian Creole is widely spoken

Maritime Trade: The exchange of goods and services conducted via sea routes.
Indentured Laborers: Workers who contracted to work for a specified period in exchange for passage and sustenance.
Human Capital Development: The process of improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of a population.