Red Sea Governorate

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/red-sea-governorate

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.

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1. Where is the Red Sea Governorate?Southeastern Egypt, bordering the Red Sea and the Republic of Sudan
2. What is the capital of the Red Sea Governorate?Hurghada
3. How big is the Red Sea Governorate?Approximately 120,000 square kilometers (46,000 square miles)
4. How many people live in the Red Sea Governorate?Estimated to be over 400,000 residents
5. Why is the Red Sea Governorate special for the sea?The Red Sea has very clear, salty water and many coral reefs that are home to many kinds of fish and other sea creatures.
6. How did the Red Sea Governorate become a tourist place?First, oil and gas were found, which helped build roads and buildings. Later, people started visiting for the beautiful beaches and underwater adventures, turning it into a big tourist town.

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Expatriate: A person living in a country other than their native country.