Gorzów Wielkopolski

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/gorzw-wielkopolski

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 Gorzów Wielkopolski?Western Poland, situated on the Warta River
2. How many people live in Gorzów Wielkopolski?114,567 (as of 30 June 2024)
3. How big is Gorzów Wielkopolski?The source does not specify the area in square kilometers or miles
4. What is the capital of Gorzów Wielkopolski?Co-capital of the Lubusz Voivodeship
5. What language do people speak in Gorzów Wielkopolski?Polish
6. When was Gorzów Wielkopolski built?13th century

Lubusz Voivodeship: An administrative division of Poland, with Gorzów Wielkopolski serving as one of its two principal cities and administrative centers.
Warta River: A major river in Poland, historically significant for navigation and trade, flowing through Gorzów Wielkopolski.
Speedway Racing: A motorsport involving specialized motorcycles racing on an oval dirt track, a sport with a strong following in Gorzów Wielkopolski.
Landscape Park: A protected natural area, such as the Barlinek-Gorzów Landscape Park, designed to preserve ecological and scenic values.