312. Which of the following is a rural district (Landkreis) in Bavaria?

Answer options

1. Prignitz
2. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis
3. Nordfriesland
4. Altötting

Explanation

In Germany, a Landkreis is a mid-tier territorial corporation under public law; in Bavaria, counties (Landkreise) operate under the Bavarian County Ordinance (Landkreisordnung, LKrO) alongside independent cities. Article 28(2) of the Basic Law guarantees local self-government, which Bavarian state law organizes institutionally. Altötting is such a county in the administrative region of Upper Bavaria, whereas Prignitz, Rhein-Sieg-Kreis, and Nordfriesland belong to other Länder. The question thus tests basic knowledge of federalism and Germany’s administrative structure.