Roseau

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.

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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 capital of Roseau?Roseau
2. How many people live in Roseau?14,725 (as of 2011)
3. How big is Roseau?Described as a small and compact urban settlement
4. What language do people speak in Roseau?English (official), Dominican Creole French (widely spoken)
5. When was Roseau built?Built on the site of the ancient Island Carib village of Sairi
6. Why is Roseau a safe harbor?Roseau is on the leeward side of the island, which means it is shielded from the strong easterly winds. This makes it a safe harbor for ships and a good place for a port.

Leeward Coast: The side of an island or landmass that is sheltered from the prevailing wind.
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Diocese: The district or churches under the supervision of a bishop.