Question 8
How many inhabitants does Germany have?
German original: Wie viele Einwohner hat Deutschland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 70 million
- 78 million
- 84 million — Correct answer
- 90 million
Explanation
Germany has around 84 million inhabitants and is the most populous country in the European Union. The largest city is Berlin, with approximately 3.7 million inhabitants.
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.
- many — A word used to describe a large number or quantity of people or things.
- 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.
- inhabitant / resident — A person who permanently lives in a specific place, city, or country and is registered there.
- much / a lot — Describes a large amount or degree of something. It indicates that something exists in great quantity or extent.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.
- Many — 'Many' refers to a large number of people or things. It is used when there are more than just a few, without giving an exact number.