Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/trentino-alto-adigesdtirol

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1. Where is Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol?Northern Italy, bordering Austria and Switzerland
2. How many people live in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol?Approximately 1.1 million
3. How big is Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol?13,607 km² (5,254 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol?Trento and Bolzano are the capitals of their respective provinces
5. What language do people speak in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol?Italian, German, and Ladin are official languages
6. What is the historical association?Part of the Austrian Empire and Austria-Hungary until 1919

Autonomous Region: A sub-national administrative division that has a degree of self-governance and legislative power.
Dolomites: A mountain range in the northern Italian Alps, known for its distinctive pale, jagged peaks.
Ladin Language: A Rhaeto-Romance language spoken by a minority in the Dolomites, with ancient roots.
Habsburg Monarchy: A powerful European dynasty that ruled vast territories for centuries, including the region for a significant period.