Sydney

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/sydney

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 Sydney?Southeastern coast of Australia, within the state of New South Wales
2. How many people live in Sydney?Approximately 5.3 million residents (Greater Sydney area)
3. How big is Sydney?Approximately 12,368 square kilometers
4. What language do people speak in Sydney?English is the primary language; over 150 languages are spoken by residents
5. When was Sydney built?1788
6. What is the main city?Sydney

Port Jackson: The natural harbor of Sydney, encompassing Sydney Harbour and its many bays and inlets.
Eora Nation: The collective name for the Aboriginal peoples who traditionally inhabited the Sydney region.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A place recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding universal value and protected for future generations.
GDP: Gross Domestic Product, the total value of goods and services produced in a country or region.