The correct answer is:
Kiel
Kiel.
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Quick explanation
The state capital of Schleswig-Holstein is Kiel.
Why is this correct?
The state parliament and state government of Schleswig-Holstein are based in Kiel.
Background
Every territorial state has a capital where parliament, government and ministries are based. Kiel lies on the Baltic Sea and is known for Kiel Week, one of the largest sailing festivals in the world. Lübeck is an old Hanseatic city, and Flensburg is on the Danish border. Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost federal state. It lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and borders Denmark.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Husum, Flensburg, Lübeck are also towns in Schleswig-Holstein, but not the state capital.
Memory tip
Schleswig-Holstein → Kiel.
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