The flag
What animal is on the Hessen flag?
A lion
Where is Hessen located?
Central Germany (Midwest)
What is a tradition held in Hessen?
Hessentag, Documenta, or the Frankfurt book fair
What is the shape of Frankfurter Kranz
round, circular
Birkenstock
What are the background colors on the Hessen flag?
Red and white
What is one of the major mountains?
Wasserkuppe
Feldberg Mountain
Hoherodskopf
Taufstein
Pferdskopf
What is the official state song of Hessen called?
Hessenlied
How is Handkäse mit musik made?
made with sour milk cheese, formed with the hands
Which element on the periodic table is named after a city in Hessen?
Darmstadtium
What color is the shield on the Hessen flag?
Blue
What are two major rivers?
Fulda river and Werra river
Where in Hessen is the world's largest trade fair held?
Frankfurt
What does Handkäse mit musik mean?
Hand cheese
Why is the Frankfurt airport cool
The Frankfurt International Airport is one of the largest financial centers in the world.
What does the golden crown and lion represent on the Hessen flag?
the Lion of the Ludowingers, an originally Thuringian symbol
What is the capital of Hessen?
Wiesbaden
How many days does Documenta last?
100 days
What do the cherries represent in Frankfurter Kranz?
the rubies on a crown
Which element number was it?
110
What does the shield represent on the Hessen flag?
The Coat of Arms
What is the population of the capital of Hessen?
about 284,000
Which festival features contemporary art?
Documenta
What part of Hessen is Frankfurter Kranz from
Frankfurt
Who invented Birkenstock?
Johann Adam Birkenstock