382. Which of the following is a rural district (Landkreis) in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania?

Answer options

1. Prignitz
2. Mecklenburgische Seenplatte
3. Vogtlandkreis
4. Rhein-Sieg-Kreis

Explanation

The correct answer is “Mecklenburgische Seenplatte,” a county (Landkreis) in Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania created by the 2011 district reform and the largest by area in Germany. Territorial and administrative organization is determined by the Länder (Arts. 30, 70 Basic Law), while Art. 28(2) guarantees local self‑government, within which Landkreise form part of the municipal tier. “Prignitz” (Brandenburg), “Vogtlandkreis” (Saxony), and “Rhein‑Sieg‑Kreis” (North Rhine‑Westphalia) belong to other Länder, illustrating federal diversity.