Trabzon

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/trabzon

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 Trabzon?Southeastern Black Sea coast of Turkey
2. How many people live in Trabzon?Urban population of 330,836 (Ortahisar district); Metropolitan population of 822,270
3. What language do people speak in Trabzon?Turkish
4. When was Trabzon built?756 BC as Trapezous by colonists from Miletus
5. What is the capital of?Trabzon Province
6. What is Trabzon and why is it special?Trabzon is a city on Turkey’s Black Sea coast that has been around for almost 3,000 years. It is known for its beautiful harbor, mountains, and rich history.

Ionian Greeks: Ancient Greek peoples who settled along the western coast of Anatolia.
Empire of Trebizond: A medieval Greek empire that emerged after the Byzantine Empire's fragmentation in 1204.
Metropolitan Municipality: A form of local government in Turkey responsible for managing large urban areas and their districts.