Valle d'Aosta

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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 Valle d'Aosta?Northwestern Italy, bordering France and Switzerland
2. How many people live in Valle d'Aosta?Approximately 123,000
3. How big is Valle d'Aosta?3,263 square kilometers
4. What is the capital of Valle d'Aosta?Aosta
5. What language do people speak in Valle d'Aosta?Italian (official), French (co-official), Franco-Provençal (minority)
6. What is the highest peak?Mont Blanc (4,808 meters)

Autonomous Region: A territorial division with a high degree of self-governance within a sovereign state.
Franco-Provençal (Arpitan): A Gallo-Romance language spoken in parts of France, Switzerland, and Italy, distinct from French and Italian.
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): A European Union certification for food products originating from a specific geographical area, possessing qualities or reputation due to that origin.
Augusta Praetoria Salassorum: The ancient Roman name for the city of Aosta, founded in 25 BCE.