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The Gulf of Aqaba is a big part of the sea. It sits near many lands. You can see fish and coral in the water. It is a warm place to visit. Many people like to swim there. Would you like to go for a swim?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gulf of Bothnia is a big sea. It sits between Sweden and Finland. The water is very cold. It turns to ice in the winter. Many fish live in the water. Do you like the cold?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gulf of Finland is a part of the sea. It sits between Finland and Estonia. It is near the city of Saint Petersburg. The water can turn to ice in winter. Seals live in the water too. Do you like the cold ice?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gulf of Ob is a big bay. It is in northern Russia. A large river flows into it. White whales swim in the water. It is a very special place. Can you see the water in the map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gulf of Panama is a big part of the sea. It sits by the land of Panama. Many birds live in the green trees by the water. Some people visit the islands to see the fish. It is a busy place to be. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gulf of Porto is by the sea. It is on an island in France. The cliffs are orange and red. They are very tall. Many fish live in the blue water. It is a beautiful place to see. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gulf of Tonkin is a big part of the sea. It sits near Vietnam and China. The water is not very deep here. It is a large place to see. We can look at the maps to see where it is. Can you find the sea on a map?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGulu is a big city. It is in a place called Uganda. Many people live there. You can see a giant elephant statue. It is a busy place to visit. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGumi is a big city. It sits by a river. Many people work there. They make things like phones. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit Gumi?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuna Yala is a place by the sea. It is in Panama. Many islands are in the blue water. The Guna people live there. They fish and farm. It is a very pretty place. Do you like the beach?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGunma is a place in Japan. It has many big mountains. It is not near the sea. You can see pretty lakes there. There are many fun things to do. Do you like mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGunsan is a busy city. It is in South Korea. It sits by a big river. Many ships come to the port. People grow rice there too. It is a fun place to visit. Do you want to go?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGuntur is a big city. It is in India. It sits on flat land. There are hills nearby too. Many people live and work there. The city sells red chillies. Do you like spicy food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGurgaon is a big city. It is in India. It sits near New Delhi. Many people live there. It has very tall buildings. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGwalior is a big city. It is in India. The city has high hills. It has a famous fort. People love to hear music there. It is a very special place. Do you like music too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGwangju is a big city. It is in South Korea. The city has many tasty foods. It has a very big sports field too. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Gyda Peninsula is a big piece of land. It sits by the cold sea. It is very flat with many lakes. The ground stays frozen. A mammoth once lived here. Do you like the cold?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGyeonggi is a big place in South Korea. It is near the big city of Seoul. It has many mountains and rivers. You can see pretty hills there. It has four seasons. It can be hot or cold. Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGyeongju is a city in South Korea. It sits near the blue sea. There are many old things to see. It is like a big museum. You can see many treasures there. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleGyumri is a big city. It is in Armenia. Many artists live there. They make beautiful things. The city has very old buildings. They are still standing today. Can you see the old streets?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHachinohe is a big city in Japan. It sits by the blue ocean. Two rivers flow through the land. It can be very cold and snowy. Many people catch fish at the port. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHadhramaut is a big place. It sits in a part of the world called Arabia. There are dry deserts and green valleys. People grow food like dates and coffee there. It is a very old place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHafar al-Batin is a city. It is in a dry land. It has a water hole. Long ago, people came here to rest. It is a warm place. Do you like the sun?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHaidian is a big part of Beijing. It is in the northwest. Many people live there. You can see grand gardens. It has many schools too. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHai Duong is a city in Vietnam. It sits near a big river. The city name means ocean sun. It has many people living there. It is a busy place to be. Can you see the city from above?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHaifa is a big city. It sits by the sea in Israel. The city is built on a high hill. It has been there for a long time. Many people live there now. Do you want to visit the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHaikou is a big city. It is by the sea. It is on a large island. Many people live there. The air is very clean. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHail is a big city. It is in Saudi Arabia. There are mountains near it. Many people grow fruit there. The people are very kind. Do you like fruit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHail is a place in Saudi Arabia. It has big mountains. There are old rocks with drawings on them. People lived here a long time ago. It is a very special place. Do you want to see the mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHainaut is a place in Belgium. It has many green hills. Some parts have big lakes too. Many people live in the cities there. It is a nice place to see. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Hai River is a big river. It is in China. It flows into the sea. The water is very muddy. This river helps many cities. It is a busy place. Can you see the water?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHakodate is a city in Japan. It sits by the sea. The city has a big mountain. You can see the lights at night. It is a very pretty place. Do you like the ocean?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHalford Mackinder was a man who loved maps. He studied the world and its land. He helped start big schools for learning. He even went on a trip to a tall mountain. He was a very smart teacher. Do you like to look at…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHalifax is a big city. It is in Canada. It sits by the sea. The water is very blue. Many people live there. It is a busy place. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHallasan is a big mountain. It sits on Jeju Island. It is very high. It has a lake at the top. The lake is called Baengnokdam. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHalle is a big city. It sits by a river. The river is called the Saale. A large castle is there too. Many people live in Halle. It is a busy place. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleThe Hall Islands are in the sea. They are near Chuuk. Many people live on the islands. There are many small bits of land. You can see them from high up. It is a pretty place. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHalmahera is a very big island. It is in a place called Indonesia. It has big volcanoes. Some birds live only there. It is a special place to see. Do you want to visit the island?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHạ Long is a city in Vietnam. It sits by the blue sea. Many people visit to see the bay. It is a very pretty place. A big bridge connects two parts of the city. Would you like to go there?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHạ Long Bay is in Vietnam. It has many islands. Some look like a monkey. Some islands have big caves. People live on boats there. It is a very pretty place. Do you want to see it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHama is a big city. It is in a place called Syria. A river flows by the city. People there make yummy cheese treats. It is a very old place. Do you want to visit Hama?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHamadan is a very old city. It sits in the mountains. The land is green and pretty. It can be very cold and snowy. Many people live there. Do you like the snow?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHamadan is a place in Iran. It is in the big mountains. It has high peaks and cold snow. Many people live in the cities there. You can see many farms too. Do you like the mountains?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHamamatsu is a big city in Japan. It is near the ocean. You can see a big lake there. The city makes music tools. People also like the food. It is a busy place. Do you like big cities?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHamhung is a big city. It sits by the water. It is in North Korea. Many people live there. You can eat cold noodles. Would you like to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHamilton is a city in Bermuda. It sits by the blue water. It is a very small city. Many people work in its shops. It is a busy place to be. Do you like the sea?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleHamilton is a big city. It is in Ontario, Canada. It sits by a large lake. A tall hill runs through the city. There are many pretty waterfalls too. Do you want to visit?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleA hamlet is a small place to live. It is smaller than a village. It might only have a few houses. Some hamlets do not have a church. You might live in one! Would you like to live in a hamlet?
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