Börde Rural District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Börde
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Saxony-Anhalt | |
| Capital | Haldensleben | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,366 km2 (914 sq mi) | |
| Population
((31 Dez 2006))
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| • Total | 187.833 | |
| • Density | 0.079388/km2 (0.20562/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | BK | |
| Website | http://www.boerdekreis.de | |
Börde is a district located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany. It's a place where many people live and work, and it's known for its rich history and flat, fertile land. The word "Börde" itself refers to this kind of flat, open countryside.
History of Börde
The Börde district was created in 2007. This happened when two older districts, called Ohrekreis and Bördekreis, joined together. This change helped to organize the region better.
What is a Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a place, family, or organization. It often shows pictures and colors that tell a story about its history or what it's known for. The coat of arms for Börde district has its own unique design.
Towns and Communities
The Börde district is home to several towns and many smaller communities. These places are where people live, go to school, and have fun. The largest town and the capital of the district is Haldensleben.
Here are some of the main towns and communities in Börde:
- Free towns:
- Haldensleben (with about 19,618 people)
- Free municipalities:
- Barleben (with about 9,267 people)
- Niedere Börde (with about 7,680 people)
- Sülzetal (with about 9,814 people)
Besides these, there are many other smaller villages and towns. These smaller places are often grouped together into what are called Verwaltungsgemeinschaften. This German word means "administrative communities." They are groups of smaller towns and villages that work together to manage things like local services.
