Question 1

What is Schleswig-Holstein?

Accepted Answer

Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost state with 2.9 million inhabitants — a land between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

Question 2

What is the state capital?

Accepted Answer

Kiel is the state capital with around 247,000 inhabitants — a port city, university town and host of the Kiel Week.

Question 3

What is Kiel Week?

Accepted Answer

Kiel Week is the world's largest sailing event and Northern Europe's biggest summer festival, attracting millions of visitors.

Question 4

What is Schleswig-Holstein known for?

Accepted Answer

SH is known for the North Sea, Baltic Sea, Sylt, Lübeck marzipan, mudflat walks and maritime traditions.

Question 5

What is Sylt?

Accepted Answer

Sylt is Germany's northernmost island and a legendary holiday destination — famous for sand dunes, celebrities and the Red Cliff.

Question 6

What is the Hanseatic city of Lübeck?

Accepted Answer

Lübeck was the queen of the Hanseatic League. The old town with Holstentor and Marienkirche is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Question 7

What is the Wadden Sea?

Accepted Answer

The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea is a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site — a unique ecosystem with seals and migratory birds.

Question 8

What industries are there?

Accepted Answer

Maritime industry, tourism, wind energy and agriculture shape the economy. Drägerwerk and other companies are based here.

Question 9

What universities are there?

Accepted Answer

Christian-Albrechts-Universität Kiel and Lübeck University (medicine) are the leading higher education institutions.

Question 10

What are the main attractions?

Accepted Answer

Highlights include Holstentor Lübeck, Sylt, North Sea islands, Gottorf Palace, Haithabu and the Baltic coast.

Schleswig-Holstein

Kiel