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Annaberg
District
Saxony ana.png
Country  Germany
State Saxony
Adm. region Regierungsbezirk Chemnitz
Capital Annaberg-Buchholz
Area
 • Total 438 km2 (169 sq mi)
Population
 (2001)
 • Total 86,800
 • Density 198.2/km2 (513.3/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration ANA
Website erzgebirge-total.de/ana

Annaberg is a district located in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. A district is like a region or area within a larger state. It is known for its beautiful natural areas and interesting history.

History of Annaberg District

The Annaberg district was first created in 1874. This was a time when many areas in Germany were being organized into districts. The main city of the district was formed later, in 1945. This happened when the towns of Annaberg and Buchholz joined together. They became one city called Annaberg-Buchholz, which is now the capital of the district.

Understanding the Annaberg Coat of Arms

The district of Annaberg has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It tells a story about the area's past and important families.

Landkreiswappen des Landkreises Annaberg
The official coat of arms of Annaberg district.
  • The top left part shows the symbols of the counts of Schönburg-Waldenburg.
  • The middle left part has the symbols of the counts of Werben.
  • The bottom left part displays the symbols of the counts of Wolkenstein. These three families owned land in this part of the Ore Mountains a long time ago.
  • On the right side, you can see a lion. This lion was the symbol of the margravate of Meissen. This was an older state that came before Saxony. The lion holds mining tools, like a pickaxe. This shows the long history of mining in the Ore Mountains.

Towns and Communities in Annaberg

The Annaberg district is home to several towns and smaller communities. These places work together to make up the district.

Main Towns

  • Annaberg-Buchholz
  • Ehrenfriedersdorf
  • Elterlein
  • Geyer
  • Jöhstadt
  • Oberwiesenthal
  • Scheibenberg
  • Schlettau
  • Thum

Local Municipalities

  • Bärenstein
  • Crottendorf
  • Gelenau
  • Königswalde
  • Mildenau
  • Sehmatal
  • Tannenberg
  • Thermalbad Wiesenbad
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