Schleswig-Holstein

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How many people live in Schleswig-Holstein?Approximately 2.9 million
2. How big is Schleswig-Holstein?15,763 km² (6,086 sq mi)
3. What is the capital of Schleswig-Holstein?Kiel
4. When was Schleswig-Holstein built?Formed as a state in 1946
5. Why does Schleswig-Holstein have both North Sea and Baltic Sea coastlines?Because it sits on the Jutland Peninsula, it touches both seas, giving it two different coastlines.
6. How does the Kiel Canal help ships?The canal connects the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, so ships can travel faster and use less fuel.

Jutland Peninsula: A peninsula in Northern Europe that forms the mainland of Denmark and part of Germany.
Wadden Sea: A large, intertidal zone along the coasts of the Netherlands, Germany, and Denmark, known for its unique ecosystem.
Federal State (Land): A constituent state within a federal republic, possessing its own government and legislative powers.
Plebiscite: A direct vote of the entire electorate on an important public question.