Dresden Government Region facts for kids
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Dresden
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Map of Saxony highlighting the Regierungsbezirk of Dresden
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Region seat | Dresden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7,930.45 km2 (3,061.96 sq mi) |
| Population
(31 Dec. 2006)
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| • Total | 1,657,114 |
| • Density | 208.95586/km2 (541.1932/sq mi) |
| Website | www.rp-dresden.de |
Dresden was one of the three Regierungsbezirke (which means "government regions") in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It was located in the south-eastern part of the state.
A Regierungsbezirk is a special type of administrative area in Germany. Think of it as a large region that helps manage smaller local areas. These regions are part of the state government.
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What is a Regierungsbezirk?
Germany is divided into different types of areas. These include cities and rural areas. All German states, like Saxony, have these divisions.
How German Districts Work
The smaller areas are called districts. They can be:
- Urban districts: These are cities that manage themselves. They are not part of a larger rural district.
- Rural districts: These are areas outside big cities. They include many towns and villages.
These districts are then grouped together into larger government areas. These larger areas are called Regierungsbezirke. They help the state government organize things.
Districts in the Dresden Region
The Dresden Regierungsbezirk included several districts. It had both rural districts and cities that were independent.
Rural Districts (Kreise)
The rural districts in the Dresden region were:
- Bautzen Rural District
- Meißen Rural District
- Görlitz Rural District
- Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge Rural District
District-Free Towns (Kreisfreie Städte)
The main district-free city in the Dresden region was:
This means the city of Dresden managed its own affairs. It was not part of one of the rural districts.
See also
In Spanish: Región de Dresde para niños
