South Holland

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/south-holland

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 South Holland?Over 3.8 million inhabitants (January 2023)
2. What is the capital of South Holland?The Hague
3. What language do people speak in South Holland?Dutch (official). English is widely spoken, especially in business and tourism
4. What is the population density?Approximately 1,410/km² (3,700/sq mi), one of the highest globally
5. What is the largest city?Rotterdam
6. Why is the Port of Rotterdam important?The Port of Rotterdam is the busiest seaport in Europe. It helps move goods around the world and supports many jobs.

Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt Delta: A complex river delta system in the Low Countries, crucial for European water transport and trade.
Polders: Low-lying tracts of land, especially in the Netherlands, that have been enclosed by dikes and are kept dry by pumps.
Logistics: The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.