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