Words of the Week #22 and #23

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an area of land or water with certain characteristics that make it different from other areas

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region

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another name for oil

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petroleum

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a large region that covers parts of Northern Africa and southwestern Asia, and southeastern Europe

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Middle East

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the number of people living in area per unit

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population density

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the surface features of an area

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topography

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a city in a country or state where the government is based

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capital

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the building in Washington, D.C., occupied by the Congress of the U.S.

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Capitol

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the hill in Washington, D.C., on which stands the Capitol building

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Capitol Hill

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Places that are selected as important for tourists to see.

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Cultural landmark

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True or False? D.C. stands for the District of Columbia

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True