Parma

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/parma

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 Parma?Northern Italy, Emilia-Romagna region
2. How many people live in Parma?202,111 inhabitants (as of 2025)
3. How big is Parma?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of Parma?Parma is the capital of the Province of Parma
5. What language do people speak in Parma?Italian; local dialects are also spoken
6. When was Parma built?Ancient origins; Roman adaptation of Etruscan name

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): A European Union certification that protects the name of a food product originating from a specific region.
Etruscan: Relating to ancient Etruria and its people, who inhabited parts of Italy before the Romans.
Po Valley: A large, fertile plain in Northern Italy, encompassing the region where Parma is located.