372. Which of the following is a rural district (Landkreis) in Saarland?
Official German wording
Welches ist ein Landkreis im Saarland?
Answer options
Correct answer
Neunkirchen
Explanation
Neunkirchen is one of Saarland’s five rural districts (alongside Merzig‑Wadern, Saarlouis, the Saarpfalz District, and Sankt Wendel); in addition, the Saarbrücken Regional Association exercises county‑level functions without being a Landkreis. The other options are districts in different Länder: Mecklenburgische Seenplatte (Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania), Altötting (Bavaria), and Rhein‑Sieg‑Kreis (North Rhine‑Westphalia). Under the Basic Law, territorial organization into counties lies within the Länder’s competence (Arts. 30, 70 GG), while Article 28(2) GG guarantees local self‑government, including at county level.
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.