Shantou

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/shantou

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 Shantou?Approximately 5.5 million residents within the prefecture
2. How big is Shantou?2,447 square kilometers (945 square miles)
3. What is the capital of Shantou?Shantou
4. Why is Shantou famous for its food?Shantou is famous for Teochew cuisine, which uses fresh ingredients and delicate flavors. People also enjoy the special Gong Fu Cha tea ceremony. The food shows how careful and creative the locals are.
5. How does Shantou help China with trade?Shantou has a big port where ships bring raw materials and take away finished goods. It makes toys, textiles, and electronics for people all over the world. The port keeps the city connected to other countries.

Treaty Port System: A historical practice where Chinese ports were opened to foreign trade and residence under unequal treaties imposed by foreign powers.
Teochew (Chaoshan) Culture: A distinct regional culture originating from the Chaoshan area of Guangdong, known for its unique dialect, cuisine, opera, and strong diaspora networks.
Special Economic Zone (SEZ): Designated geographical regions within China offering preferential economic policies to attract foreign investment, technology, and management expertise.
Diaspora: People who have spread or migrated from their ancestral homeland to other parts of the world, maintaining cultural connections.