The correct answer is:
2
2
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Quick explanation
The coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia is image 2.
Why is this correct?
It shows three parts: a white wavy line for the Rhine, a white horse for Westphalia and a red rose for Lippe.
Background
Every federal state has its own coat of arms. The coat of arms of North Rhine-Westphalia shows three parts: a white wavy line for the Rhine, a white horse for Westphalia and a red rose for Lippe. You can see it, for example, on public buildings, on state documents and on the state flag. North Rhine-Westphalia lies in western Germany and borders the Netherlands and Belgium. It is the most populous federal state and includes the Ruhr area. Around 18.1 million people live in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The other images show other coats of arms that do not belong to North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 North Rhine-Westphalia: three parts: a white wavy line for the Rhine, a white horse for Westphalia and a red rose for Lippe.
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