Nice

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nice

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 Nice?Southeastern France, capital of the Alpes-Maritimes department, on the Mediterranean coast
2. How many people live in Nice?Approximately 340,000 residents within the city limits; metropolitan area significantly larger
3. How big is Nice?Approximately 72 square miles (186 square kilometers)
4. What language do people speak in Nice?French (official); Niçard dialect (historical/regional)
5. When was Nice built?Circa 350 BC by Greek colonists as Nikaia
6. What kind of government does Nice have?Mayor and Municipal Council within the French Republic

Geostrategic: Relating to strategy determined by geography, especially in relation to political and military power.
Maritime Alps: A mountain range in southeastern France and northwestern Italy, forming a natural border.
Belle Époque: A period of European history (roughly 1871-1914) characterized by optimism, peace, and cultural innovation.
Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur: An inter-municipal structure coordinating public services and development for Nice and surrounding communes.