Tangier

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/tangier

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 Tangier?Northwestern Morocco, commanding the Strait of Gibraltar
2. How many people live in Tangier?Estimated to be over 1.2 million inhabitants
3. How big is Tangier?Approximately 150 square miles
4. What is the capital of Tangier?Regional capital of Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima and capital of Tangier-Assilah Prefecture
5. What language do people speak in Tangier?Official: Arabic. Widely spoken: French, Spanish
6. When was Tangier built?Around the 10th century BCE by the Phoenicians

Strait of Gibraltar: A vital maritime passage connecting the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, separating Europe and Africa.
Phoenicians: An ancient Semitic civilization renowned for its maritime trade, seafaring capabilities, and development of an early alphabet.
International Zone: A territory under the joint administration of several foreign powers, often characterized by unique legal and political arrangements.
Medina: The historic old quarter of a North African city, typically characterized by narrow, winding streets, traditional architecture, and bustling marketplaces.