Graubünden

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

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/graubnden

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 Graubünden?Southeastern Switzerland, bordering Italy, Austria, and Liechtenstein
2. How many people live in Graubünden?Approximately 200,000 inhabitants
3. What is the capital of Graubünden?Chur, recognized as the oldest town in Switzerland
4. What language do people speak in Graubünden?German, Italian, and Romansh are official languages; Romansh is a Rhaeto-Romance language
5. Why are the mountains in Graubünden so special?The Rhaetian Alps in Graubünden include some of Switzerland's highest peaks and famous glacial landscapes.
6. How do the rivers and lakes help people in Graubünden?They are used to generate hydroelectric power, which is an important part of the region's economy.

Rhaetian Alps: A major mountain range in the eastern Alps, forming the dominant geographical feature of Graubünden.
Romansh: A Romance language spoken by a minority in Graubünden, descended from Latin and considered a living link to the region's ancient past.
Subsidiarity: A principle of governance where decisions are made at the lowest possible level, with higher levels only intervening when necessary.
Trilingualism: The ability to speak or use three languages, a defining characteristic of Graubünden's cultural identity.