The Federal Republic of Germany has had its present borders since …

Einbürgerungstest, question 219 German original

Die Bundesrepublik Deutschland hat die Grenzen von heute seit …

  1. 1933
  2. 1949
  3. 1971
  4. 1990
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Correct answer: 1990

Why?

Germany has had its present borders since 1990, when the DDR (East Germany) joined the Federal Republic. The Two Plus Four Treaty, signed the same year, settled the borders of united Germany for good.

Key term: Grenze = border

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