kids encyclopedia robot

Emmental (administrative district) facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

The Emmental is an administrative district in the Swiss canton of Bern. It's like a region or area within the canton.

Karte Verwaltungskreis Emmental 2010
Maps of municipalities in Emmental administrative district

This district has 42 different towns and villages, which are called municipalities. The whole area of Emmental is about 691 square kilometers.

The Emmental region is famous for its beautiful green hills and valleys, and of course, for the delicious Emmental cheese with its distinctive holes! It's a lovely place with a mix of nature and small communities.

What is an Administrative District?

An administrative district is a bit like a county or a larger area that groups together several towns and villages. It helps with managing things like local government services and organization within a larger region, like a canton in Switzerland.

Main Towns in Emmental

While there are 42 municipalities, some of the larger or more well-known ones include:

  • Burgdorf: This is one of the biggest towns in the district.
  • Langnau im Emmental: This town is often seen as the heart of the Emmental region.

These towns, along with many smaller villages, make up the diverse and beautiful Emmental district.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Distrito administrativo del Emmental para niños

kids search engine
Emmental (administrative district) Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.