Erzgebirgskreis facts for kids
The Erzgebirgskreis is a special area, like a county, in Saxony, Germany. It's also known as the Ore Mountains District. This district was created on August 1, 2008. It's a very busy place, with about 372,000 people living there. In fact, it's the most populated rural district in all of Saxony!
Quick facts for kids
Erzgebirgskreis
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Saxony | ||
| Founded | 2008 | ||
| Capital | Annaberg-Buchholz | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,828.35 km2 (705.93 sq mi) | ||
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| • Total | 349,582 | ||
| • Density | 191.2008/km2 (495.2078/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | ERZ, ANA, ASZ, AU, MAB, MEK, STL, SZB, ZP | ||
| Website | erzgebirgskreis.de | ||
Towns and Villages
The Erzgebirgskreis is home to many interesting towns and villages. Here are some of them:
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How the District is Governed
The Erzgebirgskreis has its own local government. This government is called the Kreistag. Think of it like a local parliament or council. Its members are chosen by the people who live in the district.
The Kreistag makes important decisions for the area. These decisions affect daily life for everyone. The last election for the Kreistag was held on June 8, 2008.
The main leader of the Erzgebirgskreis is called the chief administrative officer. This person is like the mayor for the whole district. Currently, Frank Vogel holds this important job.
Images for kids
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This chart shows how many seats each political group won in the Kreistag election on June 8, 2008.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de los Montes Metálicos para niños
