Halle (Saale)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Halle (Saale)?Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
2. How many people live in Halle (Saale)?Approximately 226,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Halle (Saale)?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of Halle (Saale)?Not a state capital; Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt
5. What language do people speak in Halle (Saale)?German
6. When was Halle (Saale) built?Not specified in source

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