The correct answer is:
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
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Quick explanation
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte is a rural district (Landkreis) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Why is this correct?
The Mecklenburg Lake District is Germany’s largest district by area; it contains the Müritz, the largest lake lying entirely within Germany.
Background
Territorial states are divided into rural districts and independent cities. Districts take on tasks that are too large for individual municipalities, such as district roads, waste disposal or the foreigners’ registration office. They are headed by a district administrator (Landrat). The Mecklenburg Lake District is Germany’s largest district by area; it contains the Müritz, the largest lake lying entirely within Germany.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The other names belong to other federal states: Prignitz is in Brandenburg; Vogtlandkreis is in Saxony; Rhein-Sieg-Kreis is in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Memory tip
Mecklenburgische Seenplatte → Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
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