How many states joined the Federal Republic of Germany at reunification in 1990?

Einbürgerungstest, question 218 German original

Wie viele Bundesländer kamen bei der Wiedervereinigung 1990 zur Bundesrepublik Deutschland hinzu?

  1. 4
  2. 5
  3. 6
  4. 7
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Correct answer: 5

Why?

In 1990, five states were re-established on the territory of the DDR (East Germany): Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. They joined the Federal Republic of Germany on 3 October 1990. East Berlin was united with West Berlin to form the state of Berlin.

Key term: Wiedervereinigung = reunification

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