Alsace

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/alsace

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 Alsace?Northeastern France, bordering Germany and Switzerland
2. How many people live in Alsace?Approximately 1.9 million people (as of January 2021)
3. What is the capital of Alsace?Strasbourg
4. What language do people speak in Alsace?French (official), Alsatian (Germanic dialect, declining but culturally significant)
5. How big is Alsace?Approximately 8,280 square kilometers (3,200 square miles)
6. Why is Alsace special?Alsace has a unique history because it has been part of both France and Germany many times. This mix gives it special traditions, food, and language.

Alemannic dialect: A group of High German dialects spoken in parts of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Alsace.
Territorial collectivity: A type of administrative division in France with a degree of autonomy.
European Parliament: The legislative body of the European Union, with a seat in Strasbourg.
Franco-German rivalry: A historical period of conflict and competition between France and German states for influence and territory.