Schleswig-Holstein citizenship test: all 10 state questions with answers

Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost state: it lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea and borders Denmark. The capital is Kiel, and the parliament is called the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein. The state is home to a recognised Danish minority. Three of the ten state questions will appear in your test.

Schleswig-Holstein at a glance

State capital

Kiel

State parliament

Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein

Head of government

Minister-President

Government

State government

In the citizenship test

3 of these 10 questions

The 10 questions about Schleswig-Holstein

1. Question SH 1

   Which coat of arms belongs to the federal state of Schleswig-Holstein?

   Welches Wappen gehört zum Bundesland Schleswig-Holstein?

   • Image 1
   • Image 2
   • Image 3 – Correct answer
   • Image 4

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2. Question SH 2

   Which of these is a district in Schleswig-Holstein?

   Welches ist ein Landkreis in Schleswig-Holstein?

   • Ammerland
   • Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
   • Nordfriesland – Correct answer
   • Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

   In the test (German): Nordfriesland

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3. Question SH 3

   For how many years is the state parliament (Landtag) in Schleswig-Holstein elected?

   Für wie viele Jahre wird der Landtag in Schleswig-Holstein gewählt?

   • 3
   • 4
   • 5 – Correct answer
   • 6

   In the test (German): 5

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4. Question SH 4

   From what age are you allowed to vote in local elections in Schleswig-Holstein?

   Ab welchem Alter darf man in Schleswig-Holstein bei Kommunalwahlen wählen?

   • 14
   • 16 – Correct answer
   • 18
   • 20

   In the test (German): 16

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5. Question SH 5

   What colours does the state flag of Schleswig-Holstein have?

   Welche Farben hat die Landesflagge von Schleswig-Holstein?

   • white-blue
   • blue-white-red – Correct answer
   • white-red
   • green-white-red

   In the test (German): blau-weiß-rot

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6. Question SH 6

   Where can you get information about political topics in Schleswig-Holstein?

   Wo können Sie sich in Schleswig-Holstein über politische Themen informieren?

   • at the consumer advice centre
   • at the municipality's public order office (Ordnungsamt)
   • at the State Commissioner for Civic Education – Correct answer
   • at the churches

   In the test (German): beim / bei der Landesbeauftragten für politische Bildung

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7. Question SH 7

   The state capital of Schleswig-Holstein is called …

   Die Landeshauptstadt von Schleswig-Holstein heißt …

   • Husum.
   • Flensburg.
   • Lübeck.
   • Kiel. – Correct answer

   In the test (German): Kiel.

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8. Question SH 8

   Which federal state is Schleswig-Holstein?

   Welches Bundesland ist Schleswig-Holstein?

   

   • 1 – Correct answer
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4

   In the test (German): 1

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9. Question SH 9

   What is the head of government in Schleswig-Holstein called?

   Wie nennt man die Regierungschefin/den Regierungschef in Schleswig-Holstein?

   • First Minister
   • Prime Minister
   • Mayor
   • Minister-President – Correct answer

   In the test (German): Ministerpräsidentin/Ministerpräsident

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10. Question SH 10

    Which minister does Schleswig-Holstein not have?

    Welche Ministerin/welchen Minister hat Schleswig-Holstein nicht?

    • Justice Minister
    • Foreign Minister – Correct answer
    • Finance Minister
    • Interior Minister

    In the test (German): Außenministerin/Außenminister

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This guide is not legal advice. Laws and administrative practice can change; your naturalisation authority's information is binding.