Hanover

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. How big is Hanover?Approximately 791,000 (2018)
2. Where is Hanover?Approximately 1.16 million (2019)
3. What is the capital of Hanover?Capital of the German federal state of Lower Saxony
4. What language do people speak in Hanover?German (official); Low German (historical/regional)
5. What is the population (city proper)?535,932 (2021)
6. What is Hanover known for?Hanover is a big German city where the Leine and Ihme rivers meet. It is a major hub for trains, roads, and a busy airport, and it hosts the world’s biggest fairground for trade shows.

Personal Union: A state where two or more distinct sovereign states share the same head of state, but retain separate governments and laws.
Electorate of Hanover: A historical state within the Holy Roman Empire, ruled by an Elector, which later became the Kingdom of Hanover.
Autobahn: Germany's national highway system, known for its high speeds and extensive network.
Trade Fair: An exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services.