Bornholm

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/bornholm

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. How many people live in Bornholm?38,966 (as of January 2025)
2. What is the capital of Bornholm?Rønne
3. What language do people speak in Bornholm?Danish
4. When was Bornholm built?Ancient settlement, with significant historical development during the medieval period
5. Where is Bornholm in the world?Bornholm is a Danish island in the Baltic Sea, east of the mainland, south of Sweden, and close to Germany and Poland.
6. Why is Bornholm called the Sunshine Island?Its granite rocks absorb and keep solar heat, giving the island a warm, sunny climate that lasts longer into October.

Baltic Sea: A marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean located in Northern Europe, known for its brackish water and strategic geopolitical importance.
Medieval Fortress: A fortified complex constructed during the Middle Ages, designed for military defense and often serving as a seat of power.
Topography: The detailed description of the physical features of an area, including its elevation, landforms, and bodies of water.
Geology: The scientific study of the Earth's physical structure and substance, its history, and the processes which act on it.