The correct answer is:
red-white
rot-weiß
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Quick explanation
The state flag of Hesse is red and white.
Why is this correct?
The state flag is red at the top and white at the bottom.
Background
Besides the federal flag, every federal state has its own flag. The state flag is red at the top and white at the bottom. The state flag flies, for example, at the state parliament, ministries and on public buildings on holidays. The coat of arms of Hesse shows a red and white striped lion on a blue background – the “colourful lion”.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The other colour combinations do not belong to Hesse: blue, white and red is the flag of Schleswig-Holstein; black and gold is the flag of Baden-Württemberg; green, white and red is the flag of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Memory tip
Hesse: red and white.
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