St. Gallen

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 St. Gallen?Eastern Switzerland, serving as a gateway to Germany and Austria
2. How many people live in St. Gallen?The urban agglomeration comprises approximately 167,000 residents
3. What is the capital of St. Gallen?Serves as the administrative capital of the canton of St. Gallen
4. What language do people speak in St. Gallen?Official language is German; the primary spoken language is Alemannic Swiss German
5. When was St. Gallen built?Developed from a hermitage established in the 7th century by Saint Gall
6. What is St. Gallen known for?St. Gallen grew from a hermit's hut into a city with a famous library and a big university.

Hermitage: A dwelling, typically a small cell or hut, occupied by a hermit or religious recluse.
UNESCO World Heritage Site: A designation given by UNESCO to sites of outstanding universal value, requiring preservation.
Service sector: The segment of the economy that provides intangible services rather than manufactured goods.
Alemannic Swiss German: A group of Alemannic dialects spoken in Switzerland, distinct from Standard German.