Major cities in Europe
I can locate a number of major cities in Europe and I understand why they are important.
Major cities in Europe
I can locate a number of major cities in Europe and I understand why they are important.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Each European country has a capital city.
- Some major cities in Europe have global importance.
- The locations and features of European cities can be investigated using a wide range of resources, atlases and maps.
Common misconception
The capital city is always the country's largest city.
Use different examples of cities in Europe to explain that capital cities are chosen for various reasons.
Keywords
Settlements - Settlements are places where groups of people live and work
Major city - A major city is a large city with a population of over 100,000 and may be the largest city in the region
Capital city - A capital city is the place in a country where the government ‘sits’ and has its centre of power
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