Bremen

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/bremen

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 Bremen?Northern Germany, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, situated on the Weser River
2. How many people live in Bremen?Approximately 586,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Bremen?325.42 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Bremen?Capital of the German state Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
5. What language do people speak in Bremen?German
6. What is the economic sectors?Maritime trade, logistics, automotive, aerospace, renewable energy, digital technologies

Hanseatic League: A medieval commercial and defensive confederation of merchant guilds and market towns in Northern Europe.
Free Imperial City: A city in the Holy Roman Empire that held a degree of autonomy and was directly subordinate to the Emperor.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A landmark or area, selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, for its outstanding universal value.
Metropolitan Region: A large population center, including its core city and surrounding commuter towns and cities.