Worksheet+1


 * [Please paste the following information into your Region Wikispace website. Complete the research and share it with your teacher.] **


 * Worksheet #1 **

__Directions __: Answer the following questions about your region.

1. Locate a map of France with your region highlighted. Save the map in your project folder as well as __ pasting a copy below __. If you can’t find one, highlight the region yourself using Jing or another Imaging software. Ask Mrs. Hebert or Mrs. Lemoine for help if you need it.

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2. In what part of the country is your region located? North? Southwest? etc. (nord, sud, est, ouest)
 * Southeast H ow would you say that in French? Sudest **

3. What is the population  of the region and what year does that information come from? Louisiana’s population is about 4-4 ½ million. Does your region have more or fewer people?

_Franche-Comte has the population of 1,159,000 from 2008. This region has less people than Louisiana. [] 4. What is the major city of this region? Baton Rouge’s population is just under 500,000. Is this city larger or smaller than BR?

_Besancon is a major city in Franche-Comte and has a population of 117,599, which is less than Baton Rouge.

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