Important Vocabulary Words

*Social Studies: Map Skills

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CityParishState

CountryContinent

1. City - a very large or important town 2. Parish/County - a division or part of a state with its own local government 3. State/Province - a political unit that is a part of a country 4. Country - a part of the world with its own borders and government 5. Continent - one of the seven large divisions of land on the earth

VOCABULARY WORDS

CITY : an inhabited place of greater size, population, or importance than a town or village

Parish

a civil division of the state of Louisiana corresponding to a

county in other states

state

a politically organized body of

people usually occupying a definite

territory

country: the land of a person's birth, residence, or citizenship : a political state or nation or its territory

Continent

One of the seven large land- masses of the Earth. Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America

The city of covington

The City of Covington, founded in 1813, is a charming Southern community nestled among three rivers. An

eclectic mix of boutiques, art galleries, specialty shops and restaurants line the downtown streets. Special care

has been taken to ensure the conservation of Covington's historic homes and buildings while also allowing for the

modernization of its infrastructure. The downtown historic district is home to many turn-of-the-century

cottages surrounded by ancient oaks and South Louisiana's lush, green foliage. In Covington, we celebrate our history and culture through music, food and the arts.

We take time to enjoy the many concerts and special events that take place here. But it's the strong

sense of community, of civic pride, that is the lifeblood of this town. We welcome you to come and experience

Covington for yourself.

Louisiana parishes