's-Hertogenbosch

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/s-hertogenbosch

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 's-Hertogenbosch?Southern Netherlands, situated south of the Maas river and near the Waal
2. How many people live in 's-Hertogenbosch?160,783
3. How big is 's-Hertogenbosch?Not specified in source
4. What is the capital of 's-Hertogenbosch?Capital of the province of North Brabant
5. What language do people speak in 's-Hertogenbosch?Dutch
6. When was 's-Hertogenbosch built?Implied medieval origins based on etymology

Etymology: The study of the origin of words and the way in which their meanings have changed.
Municipality: A city or town that has corporate status and local government.
Temperate Maritime Climate: A climate characterized by mild temperatures and moderate rainfall, with little seasonal variation.
Provincial Capital: The administrative center of a province or similar administrative division.