The correct answer is:
2
2
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Quick explanation
Thuringia is number 2 on the map.
Why is this correct?
Thuringia lies in the middle of Germany and is called “the green heart of Germany” because of its many forests.
Background
Thuringia lies in the middle of Germany and is called “the green heart of Germany” because of its many forests. 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 Thuringia borders.
Memory tip
Remember the location: Thuringia lies in the middle of Germany and is called “the green heart of Germany” because of its many forests.
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