Port of Pärnu

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-of-p-rnu

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. What is the location?Pärnu, Estonia, strategically situated on both banks of the Pärnu River
2. What is the first documented mention?13th century
3. Why was the Port of Pärnu famous in the 18th and 19th centuries?It was a main exporter of timber and flax, which were used for building ships and making linen.
4. How does the Port of Pärnu use the Pärnu River?The port is built on both sides of the river, doubling its docking space and letting boats travel inland and out to the Baltic Sea.

Maritime Heritage: The traditions, history, and cultural practices associated with seafaring and coastal communities.
Hinterland: The area surrounding a port or city that is connected to it for trade and transport.
Commodities: Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold, such as timber and flax.