Rustenburg

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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. How many people live in Rustenburg?626,522 (2016 census)
2. What is the key event?Host City for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
3. What is the proximity to?Phokeng, capital of the Royal Bafokeng Nation
4. Why is Rustenburg called the City of Rest?The name 'Rustenburg' means 'City of Rest' in Dutch. It reflects the peaceful atmosphere and the welcoming places where people can relax.
5. Where is Rustenburg located?Rustenburg is in the North West province of South Africa. It is right next to the Royal Bafokeng Nation and the Magaliesberg mountains.

Magaliesberg: A significant mountain range in South Africa, forming a prominent geographical feature near Rustenburg.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): The total monetary value of all the finished goods and services produced within a country's or region's borders in a specific time period.
FIFA World Cup: The premier international association football competition contested by the senior men's national teams of the members of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.
Royal Bafokeng Nation: A traditional community in South Africa with its own capital (Phokeng) and significant economic and cultural influence.