Surabaya

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/surabaya

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 Surabaya?Approximately 2.8 million residents, making it Indonesia's second-largest city
2. What is the key industries?Maritime trade, manufacturing, education, and services
3. What is Surabaya known for?Surabaya is a big city in Indonesia with a very busy port and a long, interesting history.
4. Why is Surabaya called the "City of Heroes"?It earned that nickname because of the Battle of Surabaya in 1945, where Indonesian fighters showed great bravery.

Maritime Gateway: A crucial port or harbor that serves as an entry and exit point for sea-based trade and travel.
Colonial Powers: Nations that established control over other territories, often for economic exploitation and political influence.
Urbanization: The process by which cities grow and a larger proportion of a population lives in urban areas.
Archipelago: A group or chain of islands, such as Indonesia.