Ryugyong Hotel

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/ryugyong-hotel

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 tall is Ryugyong Hotel?330 meters (1,080 feet)
2. When was Ryugyong Hotel built?2011
3. What is the location?Pyongyang, North Korea
4. What is the year construction started?1987
5. Why was the Ryugyong Hotel built in a pyramid shape?The pyramid shape was chosen to make the building look unique and impressive. It was also meant to symbolize North Korea's pride and welcome visitors.
6. When did construction of the Ryugyong Hotel stop and why?Construction stopped in 1992 after five years because North Korea faced a severe economic crisis. The fall of the Soviet Union made it hard to keep building the hotel.

Mixed-use development: A building designed for multiple functions, such as residential, commercial, and hospitality.
Economic crisis: A severe downturn in economic activity characterized by financial instability and reduced growth.
Facade: The principal front or exterior face of a building.
LED display: A screen made of light-emitting diodes used for displaying images and videos.