The correct answer is:
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Quick explanation
Schleswig-Holstein is number 1 on the map.
Why is this correct?
Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost federal state. It lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and borders Denmark.
Background
Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost federal state. It lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and borders Denmark. Germany has 16 federal states: 13 territorial states and the three city states of Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen. It helps to memorise the location of your own state and its neighbours on a map.
Why are the other answers wrong?
The other numbers show other federal states. Pay attention to the location: north or south, east or west, and which countries or seas Schleswig-Holstein borders.
Memory tip
Remember the location: Schleswig-Holstein is the northernmost federal state.
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