In Alsace, Bas Rhin and Haut Rhin are the two departments. Which pairing correctly describes their locations?

• A. Bas Rhin in the South, Haut Rhin in the North
• B. Bas Rhin has better vineyards
• C. Haut Rhin in the North, Bas Rhin in the South
• D. Bas Rhin in the North, Haut Rhin in the South

Answer: (D)

Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin describe the north–south layout of Alsace along the Rhine. Bas-Rhin sits at the northern edge of the region, with Strasbourg as a key city, while Haut-Rhin is in the south, including areas around Colmar and Mulhouse and reaching toward the Swiss border. This is why the correct pairing is Bas-Rhin in the North and Haut-Rhin in the South. The other options either reverse their positions or bring in irrelevant details like vineyards, which aren’t about geographic placement.