Berlín

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/berln

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 Berlín?Northeastern Germany, situated on the Spree River
2. How many people live in Berlín?Approximately 3.7 million inhabitants, making it Germany's largest city
3. When was Berlín built?First documented in 1237, with origins in two settlements
4. What is the capital of?Federal Republic of Germany
5. What is the UNESCO world heritage sites?Includes Museum Island and the Palaces and Parks of Potsdam and Berlin
6. What is Berlin?Berlin is a big city in Germany that grew from two old towns and is now a place full of history, art, and music.

Prussia: A historical German state that was a major European power and the nucleus of modern Germany.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Urban Development: The process of planning, building, and managing cities and towns to improve living conditions.