Lyon

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.

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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. Where is Lyon?Southeastern France, situated at the confluence of the Rhône and Saône rivers
2. How many people live in Lyon?City proper: approximately 523,000; Metropolitan area: over 2.3 million
3. How big is Lyon?City proper: 47.87 square miles (124 square kilometers)
4. What is the capital of Lyon?Prefecture of the Rhône department and capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
5. What language do people speak in Lyon?French
6. When was Lyon built?43 BC by the Romans as Lugdunum

Confluence: The point where two or more rivers merge into one.
Gastronomy: The practice or art of choosing, cooking, and eating good food.
Bouchon: A traditional Lyonnaise restaurant characterized by its intimate atmosphere and regional cuisine.
Prefecture: The administrative capital of a French department, housing government offices.