Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/coeur-d-alene--idaho

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 big is Coeur d'Alene, Idaho?188,000
2. When was Coeur d'Alene, Idaho built?Incorporated September 4, 1906 (Fort Sherman established 1878)
3. What is the population (2020 census)?54,628
4. What is the key economic drivers?Tourism, manufacturing, retail, and service sectors
5. What is Coeur d'Alene known for?Coeur d'Alene is a city by a sparkling lake surrounded by mountains, famous for its beautiful scenery and many outdoor adventures.
6. Why do people visit Coeur d'Alene?Visitors come for world‑class resorts, a long floating boardwalk, golf courses, ski resorts, and the nearby Silverwood Theme Park.

Hunter-gatherers: People who obtain food by hunting animals and gathering wild plants.
Martial Law: The imposition of direct military control over normal civilian functions of government, especially in response to a temporary emergency.
Economic Diversification: The process of increasing the variety of economic activities in a region or country.