Nordrhein-Westfalen – question 8
The state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia is called...
German original: Die Landeshauptstadt von Nordrhein-Westfalen heißt …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Cologne
- Bonn
- Dusseldorf — Correct answer
- Dortmund
Explanation
The state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia is Düsseldorf. The state parliament (Landtag) and the state government of North Rhine-Westphalia are located there.
Key terms in this question
- capital city — A capital city is the most important city of a country or federal state, where the government and key state institutions are usually located.
- city / town — A city is a large settlement with many inhabitants, buildings, and infrastructure. It usually has its own local government and offers many options for shopping, work, and leisure.
- 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.
- state capital — The state capital is the main city of a German federal state (Bundesland) and the seat of the state government.
- 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.
- North Rhine-Westphalia — North Rhine-Westphalia is a federal state in western Germany with Düsseldorf as its capital. It is the most populous state in Germany.