Gießen Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Gießen
District
Country	Germany
State	Hesse
Adm. region	Gießen
Capital	Gießen
Area
• Total	854.66 km2 (329.99 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	254,731
• Density	298.0495/km2 (771.945/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	GI
Website	http://www.lkgi.de

Gießen is a Kreis, which means a district or county, located in the middle of Hesse, Germany. It's a region where many towns and villages come together. The district is named after its biggest city, Gießen.

What the Gießen Coat of Arms Means

The official coat of arms for the Gießen district

The coat of arms for the Gießen district tells a story about its history.

• Top Part: You'll see a wooden triangle at the top. This shape represents the traditional style of houses found in the area. It shows the local architecture and heritage.
• Bottom Part: The symbol at the bottom belongs to the Saint Antonius order. This was a religious group that started a monastery in a town called Grünberg in 1242. They also helped to start the university in Gießen in 1607. This part of the coat of arms shows the district's long history and its connection to education.

Towns and Villages in Gießen

A map showing the Gießen district and its towns

The Gießen district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Each one has its own unique character and history.

Here are the main towns in the district:

• Allendorf
• Gießen
• Grünberg
• Hungen
• Laubach
• Lich
• Linden
• Lollar
• Pohlheim
• Staufenberg

And these are the municipalities (villages and smaller communities):

• Biebertal
• Buseck
• Fernwald
• Heuchelheim
• Langgöns
• Rabenau
• Reiskirchen
• Wettenberg