Ghent

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 Ghent?Confluence of the Scheldt and Leie rivers, Flemish Region, Belgium
2. What is the capital of Ghent?Capital and largest city of the province of East Flanders
3. How big is Ghent?Municipality comprises Ghent proper and surrounding suburbs; Metropolitan area covers 1,205 km²
4. What language do people speak in Ghent?Dutch
5. When was Ghent built?Settlement originated at the confluence of the Scheldt and Leie rivers

Confluence: The junction where two rivers or streams meet and flow together.
Urban Morphology: The study of the form and structure of cities and their development over time.
UNESCO World Heritage Candidate: A site recognized for its outstanding universal value and potential for official designation.
Flemish Identity: Cultural and linguistic characteristics associated with the Flemish people of Belgium.