Tobago

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/tobago

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 Tobago?Southeastern Caribbean Sea, part of Trinidad and Tobago
2. How many people live in Tobago?Approximately 60,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Tobago?Approximately 300 square kilometers (116 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Tobago?Scarborough
5. What language do people speak in Tobago?English (official), Tobagonian Creole English
6. What is the primary economic sector?Tourism

Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Maritime Powers: Nations whose strength and influence are derived from their naval capabilities and control over sea routes.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat, a high level of which is usually considered to be desirable.
Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself or another state.