St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

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/st-johns-newfoundland-and-labrador

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 big is St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador?Approximately 239,316 as of January 16, 2025
2. What is the capital of St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador?Capital and largest city of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador
3. What language do people speak in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador?English is the official and primary language
4. What is the incorporated?Officially incorporated as a city in 1888
5. What is St. John's?St. John's is the capital city of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada. It is the easternmost city in North America and sits on the tip of the Avalon Peninsula.
6. Where is St. John's located?St. John's is on the island of Newfoundland, at the very east end of North America. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and has a big natural harbor.

Colonial Rivalries: Conflicts and competition between European powers for control of overseas territories.
Maritime: Relating to the sea, especially in connection with shipping or naval affairs.
Municipal Government: The local government responsible for a city or town's administration and services.
Offshore Oil and Gas: The extraction of petroleum and natural gas from beneath the seabed.