lakes are found, especially in the eastern part of Holstein called the Holstein Switzerland and the former Duchy of Lauenburg (Herzogtum Lauenburg). The longest river besides the Elbe is the Eider. Schleswig-Holstein has the lowest quota of forest covered area, it is only 11.0% (national average 32.0%), which is even lower than in the city-states of Hamburg and Bremen. The German Islands of Sylt, Föhr, Pellworm, Amrum, Heligoland and Fehmarn are part of Schleswig-Holstein, with the latter being the largest and the only Island of Schleswig-Holstein located on the east coast. Heligoland is Germany's only high-sea island. Administration Administrative Division Schleswig-Holstein is divided into 11 Kreise (Districts) and four Kreisfreie Städte (Urban Districts). Legislature Schleswig-Holstein has its own parliament and government which are located in the state capital Kiel. Executive Branch The Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein is elected by the Landtag of Schleswig-Holstein. Recent elections State elections were held on 8 May 2022. The current government is a coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and The Greens, led by Minister-President Daniel Günther. List of Minister-Presidents of Schleswig-Holstein Demographics Schleswig-Holstein has an aging population. Since 1972 there has been a decrease in the natural rate of population change. In 2016 the total fertility rate reached 1.61, highest value in 40 years (the average value being 1.4). In 2016 there were 25,420 births and 33,879 deaths, resulting in a natural decrease of -8,459. Vital statistics Births from January–September 2016 = 19,138 Births from January–September 2017 = 19,086 Deaths from January–September 2016 = 25,153 Deaths from January–September 2017 = 25,832 Natural growth from January–September 2016 = -6,015 Natural growth from January–September 2017 = -6,746 Religion The region has been strongly Protestant since the time of the Protestant Reformation. It is proportionally the most Protestant of the sixteen modern states. In 2018, members of the Evangelical Church in Germany make up 44.6% of the population, while members of the Catholic Church comprise 6.1%. 49.3% either adhere to other religions or disclaim any practising religious identity. Foreigners Largest groups of foreign residents by 31 December 2020 Culture Schleswig-Holstein combines Danish, Frisian and German aspects of culture. The castles and manors in the countryside are the best example for this tradition; some dishes like Rødgrød (, literal English "red grits" or "red groats") are also shared, as well as surnames such as Hansen. The most important festivals are the Kiel Week, Schleswig-Holstein Musik Festival, an annual