The correct answer is:
2
2
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Quick explanation
Saarland is number 2 on the map.
Why is this correct?
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.
Background
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. 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 Saarland borders.
Memory tip
Remember the location: Saarland is the smallest territorial state.
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