Saarland – question 1

Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Saarland?

German original: Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Saarland?. In the test, all questions are asked in German.

Answer options

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2. Image 2
3. Image 3
4. Image 4 — Correct answer

Explanation

Saarland has its own state coat of arms. This federal state is located in the southwest of Germany and is known for being the smallest state by area in the country. It borders France and Luxembourg and has a long history connected to the coal and steel industry.

Key terms in this question

• Federal state — A federal state is one of the 16 semi-autonomous regions that make up Germany. Each state has its own government and parliament.
• coat of arms — A coat of arms is an official symbol that represents a city, a federal state, or a country. It usually features a special image or figure and is used on official documents and buildings.
• Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a specific thing or person from a group. It is used to request a choice or identification.
• Which — An interrogative word used to ask about a selection from a group (e.g., 'Which party won?').
• 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.
• Saarland — Saarland is a federal state in southwestern Germany, bordering France and Luxembourg. Its capital city is Saarbrücken.
• which / what — 'Welche' is a German interrogative or relative pronoun used to ask about or refer to a specific thing or person from a group.

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