Stadtstaaten of Germany Two cities in Germany, namely Berlin and Hamburg, are considered city-states (German: Stadtstaaten). Additionally, the state of Bremen is officially classified as a city-state although it consists of the two cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven, which are separated by the state of Lower Saxony. Together with thirteen area states (German: Flächenländer) they form the sixteen federal states of Germany. Hamburg and Bremen are "Free and Hanseatic Cities".
Stadtstaaten of Germany Two cities in Germany namely, Berlin and Hamburg are considered city-states (German: Stadtstaaten) Additionally, the state of Bremen is officially classified as a city-state although it consists of the two cities of Bremen and Bremerhaven, which are separated by the state of Lower Saxony Together with .thirteen area states (German: Fläch,en.länder) they form the sixteen federal states of Germany. Hamburg and Bremen are "Free and Hanseatic Cities".