The correct answer is:
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Quick explanation
The coat of arms of Hesse is image 1.
Why is this correct?
It shows a red and white striped lion on a blue background – the “colourful lion”.
Background
Every federal state has its own coat of arms. The coat of arms of Hesse shows a red and white striped lion on a blue background – the “colourful lion”. You can see it, for example, on public buildings, on state documents and on the state flag. Hesse lies in the middle of Germany. Frankfurt am Main, one of Europe’s most important financial centres, is located here. Around 6.4 million people live in Hesse.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The other images show other coats of arms that do not belong to Hesse. For the test it is worth looking closely at your own state’s coat of arms – this question appears for every state.
Memory tip
Coat of arms of Hesse: a red and white striped lion on a blue background.
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