Wallonia

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/wallonia

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 Wallonia?Southern Belgium, bordering France, Luxembourg, and Germany
2. How many people live in Wallonia?Approximately 3.6 million people
3. How big is Wallonia?Approximately 16,900 square kilometers (6,500 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Wallonia?Namur
5. What language do people speak in Wallonia?Primarily French, with significant use of Walloon and German
6. What kind of government does Wallonia have?Regional government and parliament within Belgium's federal system

Sillon industriel: A historical industrial belt stretching across Wallonia, once a major center for coal and steel production.
Deindustrialization: The decline of industrial activity in a region or economy, often leading to economic restructuring.
Regional Government: A level of government in Belgium responsible for specific policy areas within a defined territory like Wallonia.