Romania

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/romania

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 Romania?Southeastern Europe, bordering Ukraine, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria, Moldova, and the Black Sea
2. How many people live in Romania?Approximately 19 million people
3. How big is Romania?238,397 km² (92,046 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Romania?Bucharest
5. What language do people speak in Romania?Romanian
6. What is the highest peak?Moldoveanu Peak at 2,544 m (8,346 ft)

Carpathian Mountains: A major mountain system forming an arc across Romania, known for its diverse wildlife and scenic beauty.
Danube Delta: A UNESCO World Heritage site, this is where the Danube River meets the Black Sea, creating a rich wetland ecosystem.
Romanization: The process by which Roman culture, language, and way of life spread into a territory after Roman conquest.
European Union (EU): A political and economic union of 27 European countries that work together on trade, laws, and other shared interests.