Question 62
The Federal Republic of Germany has had today's borders since...
German original: Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat die Grenzen von heute seit …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- 1933
- 1949
- 1971
- 1990 — Correct answer
Explanation
Germany's current borders have existed since October 3, 1990, the day of German Reunification. In the Two Plus Four Treaty of 1990, Germany recognized the Oder-Neisse line as its final eastern border.
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.
- Federal Republic — The Federal Republic of Germany is the official name of the German state. It consists of 16 federal states and is a democratic republic.
- border / boundary — A border is a line that separates two countries, regions, or territories. It marks where the area of one state or region begins and another ends.
- 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.
- the Federal Government / the Federation — The Federation refers to the central level of government in Germany, as opposed to the individual federal states (Länder). It is responsible for matters that affect the whole country, such as foreign policy or national defense.
- Republic — A republic is a form of government in which political power belongs to the people, who elect representatives to govern the country. There is no monarch; the head of state is usually an elected president or similar figure.
- today — 'Today' refers to the current day, meaning the day on which someone is speaking or writing at that moment.
- German — German is the official language of Germany, Austria, and part of Switzerland. It is the native language of approximately 100 million people.