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German States Quiz - Schleswig-Holstein

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Last updated: December 22, 2024
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First submittedDecember 16, 2024
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State Capital
Kiel
Minister President
Daniel Günther
Former German chancellor who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Peace in 1971
Willy Brandt
... he was born in this city
Lübeck
... which used to be a member in this trade confederation
Hanseatic League
This Nobel Prize winning author was also born there; important works include Buddenbrooks
Thomas Mann
Local speciality; almonds are a key ingredient
Marzipan
Theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner in 1918 - there's a constant named after him
Max Planck
From its northern tip to its southern tip, this island is about 40 km long
Sylt
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Schleswig-Holstein borders two seas: This one on the East...
Baltic Sea
... and this one on the West
North Sea
This part of the above became UNESCO World Heritage in 2009
Wadden Sea
Neighbouring country in the North
Denmark
Largest island on the East coast of this state
Fehmarn
Each June, this event takes place in its capital, bringing thousands of guests and hundreds of ships into the city
Kiel Sailing Week
Reconstructed Danish Viking Age settlement near Schleswig, World Heritage Site
Hedeby
The largest wild animal anywhere in Germany - Schleswig-Holstein is one of the states it is likely to be seen
Gray Seal
1 Comments
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Level 35
Feb 21, 2025
I would recommend to accept the german words for example "Wattenmeer", "Kieler Woche" or "Hanse".

Anyway, great quiz!