The correct answer is:
Westerwaldkreis
Westerwaldkreis
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Quick explanation
Westerwaldkreis is a rural district (Landkreis) in Rhineland-Palatinate.
Why is this correct?
The Westerwald district lies in the north of Rhineland-Palatinate; its district town is Montabaur.
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 Westerwald district lies in the north of Rhineland-Palatinate; its district town is Montabaur.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The other names belong to other federal states: Altötting is in Bavaria; Emsland is in Lower Saxony; Prignitz is in Brandenburg.
Memory tip
Westerwaldkreis → Rhineland-Palatinate.
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