The correct answer is:
3
3
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Quick explanation
Hamburg is number 3 on the map.
Why is this correct?
Hamburg is a city state in northern Germany on the Elbe, between Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. Its port is one of the largest in Europe.
Background
Hamburg is a city state in northern Germany on the Elbe, between Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony. Its port is one of the largest in Europe. Germany has 16 federal states: 13 territorial states and the three city states of Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen. It helps to memorise the location of your own state and its neighbours on a map.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The other numbers show other federal states. Pay attention to the location: north or south, east or west, and which countries or seas Hamburg borders.
Memory tip
Remember the location: Hamburg is a city state in northern Germany on the Elbe, between Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony.
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