Biarritz

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/biarritz

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 Biarritz?Atlantic coast, French Basque Country, Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, France
2. How many people live in Biarritz?Approximately 25,000 inhabitants
3. What is the capital of Biarritz?Biarritz
4. What language do people speak in Biarritz?French, Basque
5. When was Biarritz built?Historical development accelerated in the mid-19th century
6. What is Biarritz known for?Luxury seaside resort, Hôtel du Palais, casinos, and surfing culture

Bay of Biscay: A large gulf of the Atlantic Ocean bordering the western coast of France and the northern coast of Spain.
French Basque Country: The traditional homeland of the Basque people located within the French borders, known for its distinct culture and language.
Hôtel du Palais: A historic and luxurious hotel in Biarritz, originally built as a summer residence for Empress Eugénie in the 1850s.
Surfing Culture: The lifestyle, community, and traditions associated with the sport of surfing, which has a strong presence in Biarritz.