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federal territory
The entire national territory of a federal state, especially the Federal Republic of Germany.
Diese Verordnung gilt im gesamten Bundesgebiet.
This regulation applies throughout the entire federal territory.
The word is composed of 'Bund' (federation/federal state), the linking 's', and 'Gebiet' (territory/area). It therefore literally means the 'territory of the federation' and refers to the entire territory of a federal state.
Für Reisen innerhalb des Bundesgebiets braucht man keinen Pass.
You do not need a passport for travel within the federal territory.
'Bundesgebiet' (federal territory) is a term from administrative and legal language. It is rarely used in everyday conversation, but it is very common in news, official documents, and laws.
Das neue Gesetz tritt in sechs Monaten im gesamten Bundesgebiet in Kraft.
The new law will come into force throughout the entire federal territory in six months.
The word is very often used in the fixed expression 'im gesamten Bundesgebiet' (throughout the entire federal territory) to emphasize that a rule or situation applies to the whole country.
Diese Regelung gilt für alle Bürger im gesamten Bundesgebiet.
This regulation applies to all citizens throughout the entire federal territory.
domestic country / home country
Inland refers to one’s own country in contrast to Ausland (abroad). Bundesgebiet explicitly means the entire territory of a federal state, especially Germany. Use Inland when the comparison with Ausland is important; use Bundesgebiet when complete territorial coverage is meant.
Der Versand ist im gesamten Bundesgebiet kostenlos.
Shipping is free throughout the federal territory.
Der Versand ist im Inland kostenlos, ins Ausland kostet er extra.
Shipping is free within the country, but costs extra abroad.
