Sumbawa

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/sumbawa

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. Where is Sumbawa?Indonesia, situated in the eastern part of the Lesser Sunda Islands chain
2. How many people live in Sumbawa?Estimated at 1,669,787 as of mid-2024
3. How big is Sumbawa?15,448 square kilometers (5,965 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Sumbawa?Sumbawa Besar (western half), Bima (eastern half)
5. What language do people speak in Sumbawa?Indonesian (official), Bima, Sumbawa
6. What is Sumbawa known for?Sappanwood, honey, sandalwood, and as a cultural transition zone

Lesser Sunda Islands: An island arc in the Malay Archipelago, east of Java and Bali, known for its volcanic activity and diverse cultures.
Sappanwood: A leguminous tree (Caesalpinia sappan) native to Southeast Asia, historically significant for its red dye and medicinal properties.
Cultural Diffusion: The spread of cultural beliefs, social activities, and other human phenomena from one group to another.