Vilnius

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.

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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 Vilnius?Southeastern Lithuania, Europe, at the confluence of the Neris and Vilnia rivers
2. How many people live in Vilnius?Approximately 590,000 people (2023)
3. How big is Vilnius?401 km² (155 mi²)
4. When was Vilnius built?First mentioned in 1323
5. What language do people speak in Vilnius?Lithuanian (official); Russian and Polish are also widely spoken

Grand Duchy of Lithuania: A powerful medieval state in Eastern Europe that included modern-day Lithuania and Belarus, with Vilnius as its capital.
Baltic Region: The geographical area encompassing the countries bordering the Baltic Sea: Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and parts of surrounding nations.
Fintech: A sector combining financial services with technology, a rapidly growing industry in Vilnius.
Parliamentary System: A form of government where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (parliament).