Question 7
What is Germany's full name?
German original: Wie heißt Deutschland mit vollem Namen?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Federal state of Germany
- Federal states of Germany
- Federal Republic of Germany — Correct answer
- Federal District of Germany
Explanation
The full official name of Germany is Bundesrepublik Deutschland, which means Federal Republic of Germany. The abbreviation BRD was for a long time not commonly used within the Federal Republic itself and was mainly used by the German Democratic Republic (GDR); today it is considered neutral.
Key terms in this question
- Germany — Germany is a country in central Europe with a parliamentary democracy. It is a member of the European Union and its capital is Berlin.
- means / is called — 'Heißt' is the third person singular form of the German verb 'heißen'. It is used to state someone's or something's name, or to explain the meaning of something.
- Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 regions that together form Germany. Each state has its own government, parliament, and areas of responsibility.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- names — Names are words used to uniquely identify people, places, or things. For example, every person has a first name and a family name.