Linz

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 Linz?214,064 (as of January 1, 2024)
2. How big is Linz?Not specified in the provided text
3. What language do people speak in Linz?German (Austrian German dialect)
4. What is the capital city of?Upper Austria (Bundesland)
5. What is the danube river rank?Seventh-largest city on the Danube
6. Where is Linz located?Linz is in northern Austria, on the Danube River, and is about 30 kilometers south of the Czech Republic border.

Danube River: A major European river flowing through Central and Eastern Europe, vital for transportation, trade, and cultural exchange.
Upper Austria (Oberösterreich): A federal state in Austria, characterized by its industrial and cultural significance, with Linz as its capital.
Statutarstadt: A designation in Austria for cities that have their own municipal government with powers equivalent to a district authority.
Austrian German: The standard variety of German spoken in Austria, featuring distinct vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammatical nuances compared to other German dialects.