Port of Spain

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-spain

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 of Spain?Northwest coast of Trinidad, on the Gulf of Paria
2. How many people live in Port of Spain?Municipal population: 49,867 (2017); Urban agglomeration population: estimated 600,000
3. What is the capital of Port of Spain?Capital city of Trinidad and Tobago
4. How big is Port of Spain?The city itself is a municipality within a larger conurbation
5. What language do people speak in Port of Spain?English (official); Trinidadian English dialect
6. What money is used in Port of Spain?Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)

Conurbation: A large urban area formed when several towns or cities grow and merge together.
De facto capital: A capital city that functions as the seat of government but may not be officially designated as such.
Trans-shipment: The process of transferring goods from one ship or mode of transport to another.
Skyscraper: An extremely tall building, typically with many stories, designed for commercial or residential use.