German

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/german

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 German?Approximately 83.2 million (2021 estimate)
2. How big is German?357,022 square kilometers (137,847 square miles)
3. What is the capital of German?Berlin
4. What language do people speak in German?German
5. What is German known for?Automotive industry, engineering, philosophy, classical music, research, and its vocational training system
6. What is the economic status?Largest economy in Europe, fourth-largest globally by nominal GDP

Mittelstand: A term for small and medium-sized enterprises that are crucial to the German economy.
Bologna Process: An international agreement aimed at standardizing higher education across Europe.
Dual System (Vocational Training): An educational model combining classroom study with practical work experience.