West Nusa Tenggara

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/west-nusa-tenggara

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 West Nusa Tenggara?Western Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia
2. How many people live in West Nusa Tenggara?Approximately 5.726 million
3. How big is West Nusa Tenggara?19,890.31 km²
4. What is the capital of West Nusa Tenggara?Mataram
5. How high is West Nusa Tenggara?Mount Rinjani (3,726 meters)
6. What language do people speak in West Nusa Tenggara?Indonesian, Sasak, Samawa, Mbojo, and others

Stratovolcano: A large volcano characterized by a conical shape built up by many layers of hardened lava and ash.
Sultanate: A political entity ruled by a sultan, historically significant in the region's governance.
Ecotourism: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Decentralization: The transfer of authority from a central government to local governments.