The correct answer is:
Saarbrücken.
Saarbrücken.
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Quick explanation
The state capital of Saarland is Saarbrücken.
Why is this correct?
The state parliament and state government of Saarland are based in Saarbrücken.
Background
Every territorial state has a capital where parliament, government and ministries are based. Saarbrücken is the largest city in Saarland and lies right on the French border. Neunkirchen, Homburg and Völklingen, home to the Völklingen Ironworks World Heritage Site, are other towns. Saarland is the smallest territorial state. It lies in the south-west on the border with France and Luxembourg and has only belonged to the Federal Republic since 1957.
Why are the other answers wrong?
Neunkirchen, Homburg, Völklingen are also towns in Saarland, but not the state capital.
Memory tip
Saarland → Saarbrücken.
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