Koblenz (disambiguation) facts for kids
The name Koblenz comes from a Latin word, "confluentiae." This word means "confluence" or "the joining of two rivers." So, places named Koblenz are usually found where two rivers meet!
There are a few places around the world called Koblenz:
- A town called Koblenz in Germany. It's in a region called the Rhineland. This town is special because it sits right where the Rhine River and the Mosel River join together.
- A municipality named Koblenz, Switzerland. This is a type of local government area in Switzerland. It is located where the Rhine River and the Aar River meet.
- A neighborhood called Knappensee-Koblenz in Germany. It's part of the Knappensee municipality. This area is in the Kamenz district, in the state of Sachsen.
- Another neighborhood named Koblenz (bei Schmölln, Thüringen) in Germany. This one is part of the Gößnitz (Thüringen) municipality. It's in the Altenburger Land district, in the state of Thüringen.
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