Kaliningrad

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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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 many people live in Kaliningrad?Approximately 489,359 inhabitants as of 2020
2. What is the capital of Kaliningrad?Administrative center of Kaliningrad Oblast
3. When was Kaliningrad built?1255 as Königsberg by the Teutonic Knights
4. What is Kaliningrad and where is it located?Kaliningrad is a Russian city on the Baltic Sea, situated between Poland and Lithuania. It is an exclave, meaning it is separated from the rest of Russia by more than 600 kilometers.
5. Why does Kaliningrad have an ice‑free port?Its location on the Baltic Sea keeps the port open all year, so ships can travel even in winter. This makes it a very important place for trade and the Russian Navy.

Exclave: A territory belonging to a country but geographically separated from its mainland by other nations.
Baltic Fleet: The naval command of the Russian Navy responsible for operations and defense in the Baltic Sea region.
Teutonic Knights: A medieval German Catholic military order that played a significant role in Eastern European history, including the founding of Königsberg.
Amber: Fossilized tree resin, often found in the Baltic region, highly valued for jewelry and decorative items.