The state capital of Brandenburg is …
Brandenburg, state question 7 German original
Die Landeshauptstadt von Brandenburg heißt …
- Potsdam.
- Cottbus.
- Brandenburg.
- Frankfurt/
Oder.
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Correct answer: Potsdam.
Why?
Potsdam is the state capital, where the Landtag (state parliament) and the state government sit. Cottbus and Frankfurt/Oder are also cities in the state, but neither is the capital. The option Brandenburg refers to the city of Brandenburg an der Havel, which shares its name with the state.
Key term: Landeshauptstadt = state capital