Geography of German-Speaking Countries

German-Speaking Countries

German is one of the most widely spoken
languages in the world, and it's not limited to
just Germany. Today, we'll explore the
geography of German-speaking countries.

Multiple Choice

German is spoken in countries other than Germany.

• richtig (true)

• falsch (false)

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Germany: The largest and most
populous German-speaking
country.

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Austria: A landlocked country in
Central Europe.

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Switzerland: Known for its
stunning landscapes and
neutrality.

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Liechtenstein: A small,
landlocked principality.

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Luxembourg: A small European
nation with a rich history.

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South Tyrol (Italy) and
Alsace-Lorraine (France):
Regions with significant
German-speaking populations.

Match

Match the following

• The largest and most populous German-speaking country

• Known for its neutrality

• a small landlocked principality

Germany

Switzerland

Liechtenstein

• Germany

• Switzerland

• Liechtenstein

● Location: Central Europe.
● Capital: Berlin.
● Population: Over 83 million.
● Geography: Diverse

landscapes, including the
Bavarian Alps, the Rhine
River, and the North Sea
coast.

● Major Cities: Berlin, Munich,

Hamburg.

● Borders: France, Belgium,

Netherlands, Denmark,
Poland, Czech Republic,
Austria, and Switzerland

Germany

Multiple Choice

How many countries border Germany?

• 1

• 18

• 8

● Location: Central Europe,

bordered by Germany,
Czech Republic, Slovakia,
Hungary, Slovenia, Italy,
and Switzerland.

● Capital: Vienna.
● Population: Approximately

9 million.

● Geography: Alpine region

covers about 62% of the
country.

● Major Cities: Vienna,

Graz, Linz, Salzburg,
Innsbruck.

Austria

Multiple Choice

The Alpine region refers to...

• The delicious food in Austria

• The music that is popular in Austria

• A mountain region that runs through Austria

● Location: Central Europe,

known for its neutrality.

● Capital: Bern.
● Population: Around 8.5

million.

● Geography: Alpine

landscapes, lakes, and the
Jura Mountains.

● Major Cities: Zurich,

Geneva, Basel, Lausanne.

● Multilingual: German,

French, Italian, and
Romansh are official
languages.

Switzerland

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Switzerland is known for its multilingualism. What are the four languages they speak there? Make sure you spell the words and use capitalization correctly.

● Location: Landlocked between

Switzerland and Austria.

● Capital: Vaduz.
● Population: Approximately 38,000.
● Geography: Mountainous terrain in

the Alps.

● Major Cities: Vaduz, Schaan.

Liechtenstein

Multiple Choice

Liechtenstein is known for its immensely high population.

• richtig

• falsch

● Location: Landlocked in Western

Europe.

● Capital: Luxembourg City.
● Population: Over 600,000.
● Geography: Rolling hills, forests,

and the Ardennes Mountains.

● Major Cities: Luxembourg City,

Esch-sur-Alzette.

Luxembourg

Match

Match the following about the country Luxembourg

• Capital City

• Mountain Range in Luxembourg

• Population

Luxemburg City

Ardennes

Six Hundred Thousand plus

• Luxemburg City

• Ardennes

• Six Hundred Thousand plus

● Location: Northern

Italy, bordering Austria
and Switzerland.

● Geography: Alpine

region with picturesque
landscapes.

● Language: German is

one of the official
languages.

● Major Cities: Bolzano,

Merano, Brixen.

South Tyrol (Italy)

Multiple Choice

South Tyrol is in what country?

• Germany

• Switzerland

• Austria

• Italy

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Location: Eastern France,
bordering Germany and
Switzerland.

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Geography: Diverse landscapes
with vineyards, forests, and the
Vosges Mountains.

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Language: German is historically
spoken in some areas.

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Major Cities: Strasbourg, Metz,
Mulhouse.

Alsace-Lorraine (France)

Multiple Choice

Alsace-Lorraine is in what country?

• Germany

• Switzerland

• France

• Austria