Zeeland

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/zeeland

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 Zeeland?South-westernmost province of the Netherlands, bordering North Brabant, South Holland, and Belgium
2. How many people live in Zeeland?Approximately 391,000 inhabitants as of January 2023
3. What is the capital of Zeeland?Middelburg
4. What language do people speak in Zeeland?Dutch and Zeelandic
5. What is the largest municipality?Terneuzen
6. What is the global connection?The country of New Zealand was named after Zeeland by Dutch explorers

Peninsula: A landmass almost entirely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland by an isthmus.
Archipelago: A group or chain of islands clustered together in a sea or ocean.
Delta Works: An extensive system of dams, sluices, and storm surge barriers in the Netherlands designed to protect the country from flooding.
Maritime: Relating to the sea, especially concerning navigation, shipping, and naval affairs.