212. What is Germany’s full official name?
Official German wording
Wie heißt Deutschland mit vollem Namen?
Answer options
Correct answer
Federal Republic of Germany
Explanation
The constitutional long form of the state’s name is “Federal Republic of Germany,” embedded in the Preamble and multiple provisions of the Basic Law and recognized in international law as the official designation. “Federal state” denotes the form of state (Article 20(1) GG), while the “Länder” are the 16 constituent states; German constitutional law knows no category of a “federal district.” Since reunification in 1990, the Federal Republic has continued as the identical subject of international law, extending its jurisdiction to the unified Germany (Unification Treaty, former Article 23 GG).
Official sources
The German questions come from the original BAMF catalog for the Einbürgerungstest and Leben in Deutschland. Translations and explanations are study aids; verify legal details in the official sources.