The correct answer is:
Berlin
Berlin
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Quick explanation
Berlin is a city state.
Why is this correct?
Berlin is a city and at the same time a federal state of its own.
Background
Germany has three city states: Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen. In a city state, the city and the state are the same – so there are no rural districts, and the state government is also the city government. It is called the Senate, and its ministers are called senators. Berlin is a city state in eastern Germany and lies in the middle of the state of Brandenburg.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Saarland, Brandenburg and Hesse are territorial states with many towns and municipalities.
Memory tip
Three city states: Berlin, Hamburg, Bremen.
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