Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

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/auvergne-rhne-alpes

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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?Southeastern France
2. How many people live in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?7,994,459 (2018 estimate)
3. How big is Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?69,711 km²
4. What is the capital of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?Lyon
5. What language do people speak in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?French (official); regional languages and dialects may be present
6. What is the administrative structure?Twelve departments and the Metropolis of Lyon

Metropolis of Lyon: A special administrative entity combining a large city and its surrounding urban area.
Gastronomy: The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.
Grandes Écoles: Highly selective French higher education institutions outside the main university system.
Prefecture: The administrative capital of a region or department, housing government offices.