Chișinău

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Chișinău?Central Moldova, Eastern Europe, on the Bîc River
2. How many people live in Chișinău?Over 720,000 inhabitants in the Municipality of Chișinău (2024)
3. How big is Chișinău?The Municipality of Chișinău covers approximately 120 km² (46 sq mi)
4. When was Chișinău built?First documented in 1436
5. What is Chișinău?Chișinău is the capital and largest city of Moldova, full of important buildings and a lively culture.
6. Why is Chișinău famous for wine?The city hosts a National Wine Festival every October, celebrating a winemaking tradition that goes back at least 5,000 years.

Neoclassical Architecture: A style of architecture inspired by ancient Greek and Roman buildings, characterized by columns and symmetry.
Brutalist Architecture: A style of architecture featuring raw concrete, geometric shapes, and a monumental appearance.
Temperate Continental Climate: A climate with distinct seasons, including warm summers and cold winters, typical of inland regions.