Did You Know?

Hiroshima has a big peace park!

What Happened?

A bomb fell on Hiroshima in 1945.

How Is It Now?

Now, Hiroshima is a place of peace.

What Hiroshima Does

People visit to learn about peace.

There are parks and museums to see.

It helps people remember the past.

Hiroshima has a big flower festival.

Food in Hiroshima is very good!

People work hard to make it great.

More About Hiroshima

A long time ago, in 1945, a bomb fell on Hiroshima. This made a lot of people sad and hurt. Many homes were lost. But the city grew back strong.

Today, Hiroshima is a place of peace. People from all over the world come to visit. They learn about what happened and how to be kind.

Hiroshima is known for its good food, like okonomiyaki. It also has a big flower festival each year. The city wants to share its story of hope.

How Topics Connect

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What Do These Words Mean?

capital:The main city of a region or country.
population:The number of people living in a place.
gross domestic product (GDP):The total value of all goods and services produced in a place.
metropolitan area:A large city and its surrounding areas where people live and work.
urban area:A place with many buildings and people, usually a city.