Esztergom

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/esztergom

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 Esztergom?Approximately 28,000
2. How big is Esztergom?Approximately 100 square kilometers (38.6 square miles)
3. What language do people speak in Esztergom?Hungarian
4. What is Esztergom known for?Esztergom was the ancient capital of Hungary and it has the largest church in the country, the Esztergom Basilica.
5. Where is Esztergom located?Esztergom is in northern Hungary on the right bank of the Danube River, close to Slovakia and about 46 kilometers from Budapest.

Primate of Hungary: The highest-ranking Catholic bishop in Hungary, holding significant ecclesiastical authority and leadership.
Constitutional Court of Hungary: A judicial body responsible for reviewing legislation and government actions for constitutionality.
Ecclesiastical: Relating to the Christian Church or its clergy; pertaining to church affairs.