GENERAL QUESTION · 24
Leben in der Demokratie · BAMF 07.05.2025
How many federal states does the Federal Republic of Germany have?
Official German wording
Wie viele Bundesländer hat die Bundesrepublik Deutschland?
Answer options
- A14
- B15
- C16Correct answer
- D17
EDITORIAL LEARNING AID
Why is this answer correct?
The Federal Republic of Germany consists of 16 federal states, including the three city-states Berlin, Hamburg and Bremen. The numbers 14, 15 and 17 are wrong.
16 federal states — three of them are city-states.
This translation and explanation are editorial learning aids. The official German wording and answer key govern the examination.
Source
Official BAMF question catalogue dated 7 May 2025. BAMF