Dahme-Spreewald facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dahme-Spreewald
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Brandenburg | ||
| Capital | Lübben (Spreewald) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 2,261 km2 (873 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(June 30, 2004)
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| • Total | 160,266 | ||
| • Density | 70.883/km2 (183.59/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | LDS | ||
| Website | dahme-spreewald.de | ||
Dahme-Spreewald is a district in Brandenburg, Germany. It's known for its beautiful nature, especially the Spreewald region. This area is famous for its unique waterways and traditional Sorbian culture. The district is located southeast of Berlin and is home to many towns and villages.
History of Dahme-Spreewald
The Spreewald area has always been important for the Sorbian people. They are a Slavic group with their own language and traditions.
In 1990, after Germany became one country again, the state of Brandenburg was formed. Three smaller districts called Lübben, Luckau, and Königs Wusterhausen were created. Later, in 1993, these three districts joined together. This formed the larger Dahme-Spreewald district we know today.
Symbols of Dahme-Spreewald
The district's coat of arms tells a story about its history and region.
- The bull in the top left corner represents Lusatia, a historical region that includes parts of Dahme-Spreewald.
- The eagle in the top right corner is a symbol of Brandenburg, the state where the district is located.
- The crown at the bottom stands for a former hunting lodge of the Prussian kings. This lodge was located in Königs Wusterhausen, an important town in the district.
Towns and Communities
Dahme-Spreewald is made up of many towns and smaller communities. Some of these are called "Amt-free" towns or municipalities. This means they manage their own local government. Other communities are part of a group called an "Amt." An Amt is like a shared local government office for several smaller towns and villages.
Some of the main towns in the district include:
- Königs Wusterhausen
- Lübben (Spreewald) (which is the capital of the district)
- Luckau
- Mittenwalde
There are also many other smaller towns and villages that make up the district.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Dahme-Spreewald para niños
