Galtür

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 Galtür?Upper Paznaun valley, Tyrol, Austria, near the Swiss border
2. How big is Galtür?Approximately 140 square kilometers
3. How many people live in Galtür?Approximately 800 inhabitants
4. What is the capital of Galtür?Innsbruck (for Tyrol); Galtür is the main settlement in its valley
5. What language do people speak in Galtür?German (official); Austrian German dialect
6. What is Galtür known for?Premier ski resort, alpine scenery, traditional Tyrolean culture

Municipality: A town or district that has local government.
Alpine Agriculture: Farming practices adapted to mountainous regions, often involving livestock grazing on high pastures.
Federal System: A government structure where power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.