Bundesländer
Definition
Bundesländer are the individual states or regions in Germany. Germany is a federal republic consisting of 16 Bundesländer, each with its own government and some degree of autonomy in decision-making.
Related terms
Landeshauptstadt (State capital): This term refers to the capital city of each Bundesland, where the state government is located.
Bildungssystem (Education system): This term encompasses all aspects related to education within a particular country or region, including schools, curricula, policies, etc.
Föderalismus (Federalism): This term describes a political system where power is divided between a central authority (federal government) and regional authorities (Bundesländer), allowing for some level of self-governance at both levels.
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