Frankfurt

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/frankfurt

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 Frankfurt?Hesse, Germany
2. How many people live in Frankfurt?Approximately 770,000 residents (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Frankfurt?Approximately 95 square miles (248 square kilometers)
4. What language do people speak in Frankfurt?German (official), with English widely used in professional and international contexts
5. When was Frankfurt built?First documented in 794 AD
6. What is the main city?Frankfurt am Main

Imperial City: A city in the Holy Roman Empire that was directly subject to the emperor, not a local lord.
Museumsufer: A cultural precinct along the Main River in Frankfurt, featuring a high concentration of museums.
Autobahn: Germany's national highway system, known for its sections with no general speed limit.