Budapest

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.

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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 Budapest?Hungary, Central Europe, situated on both banks of the Danube River
2. How many people live in Budapest?Approximately 1.7 million inhabitants (2024)
3. How big is Budapest?525 km² (203 mi²)
4. When was Budapest built?Officially unified in 1873 from the cities of Buda, Óbuda, and Pest
5. What makes Budapest split into Buda and Pest?The Danube River runs through the city, dividing it into the hilly western side called Buda and the flat eastern side called Pest.
6. Why is Budapest famous for its thermal baths?Romans and later the Ottoman Empire built many baths, and today places like Széchenyi and Gellért Baths are popular places to relax and socialize.

Danube River: A major European river that flows through Budapest, historically dividing and connecting the city's two main parts.
Thermal Baths: Natural hot springs utilized for public bathing, a significant cultural and recreational aspect of Budapest.
Ruin Bars: Unique bars established in abandoned buildings, characterized by their eclectic decor and vibrant atmosphere.
Goulash: A traditional Hungarian stew, typically made with beef, onions, and paprika, considered a national dish.