Vorarlberg

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/vorarlberg

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 Vorarlberg?Westernmost federal state (Land) of Austria
2. How big is Vorarlberg?2,601 square kilometers (999 square miles)
3. How many people live in Vorarlberg?Approximately 400,000 inhabitants
4. What is the capital of Vorarlberg?Bregenz
5. What language do people speak in Vorarlberg?Official: German; Predominant Dialect: Alemannic
6. How high is Vorarlberg?Over two-thirds of the state is above 1,000 meters

Federal State (Land): An administrative division within a federal republic, possessing a degree of autonomy.
Alemannic Dialects: A group of High German dialects spoken in parts of Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein.
Population Density: The number of people per unit of area, often expressed as people per square kilometer or mile.
Hydroelectric Power: Electricity generated from the energy of moving water, often utilizing dams and rivers.