Hamburg

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/hamburg

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 Hamburg?Approximately 1.85 million residents, making it Germany's second-largest city
2. How big is Hamburg?Approximately 755 square kilometers (292 square miles), including significant water bodies
3. What is the capital of Hamburg?Hamburg
4. When was Hamburg built?Circa 810 AD, with the construction of Hammaburg castle
5. What makes Hamburg famous for its bridges?Hamburg has more bridges than any other city because it has many rivers, canals, and lakes that need crossing.
6. Why is Hamburg a busy port?Its location where the Elbe River meets the North Sea lets ships bring goods from all over the world into the city, making it a key trade hub.

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