The correct answer is:
Hannover.
Hannover.
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Quick explanation
The state capital of Lower Saxony is Hannover.
Why is this correct?
The state parliament and state government of Lower Saxony are based in Hannover.
Background
Every territorial state has a capital where parliament, government and ministries are based. Hanover is the largest city in Lower Saxony and known for its trade fair. Braunschweig, Osnabrück and Wolfsburg, home of Volkswagen, are other important cities. Lower Saxony lies in north-western Germany on the North Sea and is the second-largest federal state by area. It surrounds the state of Bremen and borders the Netherlands.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Braunschweig, Wolfsburg, Osnabrück are also towns in Lower Saxony, but not the state capital.
Memory tip
Lower Saxony → Hannover.
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