Sachsen-Anhalt – question 8
The state capital of Saxony-Anhalt is called...
German original: Die Landeshauptstadt von Sachsen-Anhalt heißt …. In the test, all questions are asked in German.
Answer options
- Halle
- Dessau
- Magdeburg — Correct answer
- Wittenberg
Explanation
The state capital of Saxony-Anhalt is Magdeburg. The state parliament (Landtag) and the state government of Saxony-Anhalt 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.
- Saxony — Saxony is a federal state located in eastern Germany. Its capital city is Dresden.
- Saxony-Anhalt — Saxony-Anhalt is a federal state in eastern Germany, with Magdeburg as its capital city. It borders the states of Brandenburg, Lower Saxony, Thuringia, and Saxony.