Province of Trieste

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/province-of-trieste

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 Province of Trieste?Approximately 228,049 inhabitants
2. How big is Province of Trieste?212 square kilometers
3. What is the capital of Province of Trieste?Trieste
4. What is the key industries?Maritime trade, insurance, banking, scientific research
5. Why is Trieste a special place for ships?Trieste has a big port that has helped people trade and travel for many years. Because it is on the sea, it has always been a gateway between different countries.
6. Where does Trieste lie between Italy and Slovenia?Trieste is right next to Slovenia, acting as a bridge between the two countries. It is also on the coast of the Adriatic Sea.

Austro-Hungarian Empire: A large, powerful empire in Central Europe that existed from 1867 to 1918.
Geopolitical: Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Cosmopolitan: Including people from many different countries and cultures; having a global outlook.