Donau-Ries facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Donau-Ries
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Bavaria | ||
| Adm. region | Swabia (Government Region) | ||
| Region | Augsburg | ||
| Capital | Donauwörth | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,275 km2 (492 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(06.2006)
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| • Total | 130,654 | ||
| • Density | 102.47/km2 (265.41/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | DON | ||
| Website | http://www.ldonau-ries.de | ||
Donau-Ries is a rural district located in Swabia, a region in southwest Bavaria, Germany. Its name comes from two important features: the Danube River and the Ries crater. The capital city of the Donau-Ries district is Donauwörth. This district shares its borders with several other districts in Bavaria and also with two districts in the neighboring state of Baden-Württemberg.
Towns and Villages in Donau-Ries
The Donau-Ries district is made up of many different towns and smaller villages. These places work together to form the district. The biggest town and the capital is Donauwörth. Other important towns include Nördlingen, which is famous for being inside a large meteorite crater, and Harburg, known for its impressive castle.
- Donauwörth (the capital)
- Harburg
- Monheim
- Nördlingen
- Oettingen in Bayern
- Rain
- Wemding
Besides these towns, there are many smaller municipalities (villages and communities) that are also part of the Donau-Ries district. Each of these places has its own unique history and local life.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Danubio-Ries para niños
