Maribor

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/maribor

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 Maribor?Northeastern Slovenia, on the Drava River, capital of Lower Styria
2. How many people live in Maribor?Approximately 95,000 inhabitants
3. How big is Maribor?Approximately 160 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Maribor?Seat of the Urban Municipality of Maribor and the Drava statistical region
5. What language do people speak in Maribor?Slovene
6. When was Maribor built?First documented as a castle in 1164; city status granted in 1254

Habsburg Monarchy: A vast and influential European empire that ruled over many territories for centuries.
Rudolf Maister: A pivotal Slovenian military figure instrumental in securing Maribor's territory for Slovenia.
Viticulture: The cultivation and production of grapes, particularly for winemaking.
Urban Municipality: A form of local government in Slovenia responsible for city administration and services.