Lisbon

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 many people live in Lisbon?Approximately 545,000 (city proper, 2021); over 2.8 million (metropolitan area)
2. When was Lisbon built?Estimated around 1200 BC, with continuous settlement for millennia
3. What language do people speak in Lisbon?Portuguese
4. What is the climate?Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters
5. What makes Lisbon famous for its hills?Lisbon is built on seven hills, giving it many viewpoints and unique neighborhoods.
6. Why is Lisbon known for its seafood?Lisbon loves seafood, especially bacalhau (codfish), and many dishes use it.

Iberian Peninsula: A large peninsula in southwestern Europe, occupied by Spain and Portugal, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Marquis of Pombal: A prominent Portuguese statesman who led the reconstruction of Lisbon after the 1755 earthquake and implemented significant political and economic reforms.
Miradouro: A Portuguese word meaning 'viewpoint' or 'lookout', referring to elevated spots in Lisbon offering panoramic city and river views.
Baixa: The downtown district of Lisbon, rebuilt in a grid pattern after the 1755 earthquake, known for its neoclassical architecture.