Lahn-Dill-Kreis Rural District facts for kids
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Lahn-Dill-Kreis
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Hesse | ||
| Adm. region | Gießen | ||
| Founded | 1977 | ||
| Capital | Wetzlar | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,066.51 km2 (411.78 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 252,106 | ||
| • Density | 236.3841/km2 (612.232/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | LDK (before 1991 L) | ||
| Website | http://www.lahn-dill-kreis.de | ||
The Lahn-Dill district is a region in the western part of Hesse, Germany. It's a special kind of administrative area, like a county in some other countries. The district gets its name from two important rivers that flow through it: the Lahn and the Dill.
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How the Lahn-Dill District Was Formed
The Lahn-Dill district was created in 1977. Before that, there were three smaller districts: Gießen, Wetzlar, and Dillkreis. These three areas were joined together to form the new, larger Lahn-Dill-Kreis.
However, this big new district wasn't very popular with everyone. So, just two years later, in 1979, the Gießen area was separated from it again. This made the Lahn-Dill district a bit smaller, but it kept its name and its main parts.
Geography of Lahn-Dill
The Lahn-Dill district is known for its beautiful natural areas. As its name suggests, two main rivers flow through this region. The Lahn river and the Dill river are very important to the district's geography. They help shape the landscape and provide water for the area.
Understanding the Lahn-Dill Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for the Lahn-Dill district tells a story about its past.
- The top part of the shield shows an imperial eagle. This eagle is a symbol that represents Wetzlar, which was once an important imperial city. Imperial cities were special towns that were directly under the rule of the Holy Roman Emperor.
- The bottom part of the shield comes from the old Dillkreis district's coat of arms. It features two main symbols:
* A lion represents the Duchy of Nassau, a historical territory in Germany. * A horn stands for the princes of Orange-Nassau. This family later became the royal family of the Dutch. The town of Dillenburg was once the capital of Nassau and later of Nassau-Orange.
These symbols together show the rich history and important connections of the Lahn-Dill district.
Towns and Communities in Lahn-Dill
The Lahn-Dill district is home to several towns and many smaller communities. Each of these places has its own unique character and history.
Here are the main towns in the district:
- Aßlar
- Braunfels
- Dillenburg
- Haiger
- Herborn
- Leun
- Solms
- Wetzlar
And here are some of the municipalities (smaller communities) in the district:
- Bischoffen
- Breitscheid
- Dietzhölztal
- Driedorf
- Ehringshausen
- Eschenburg
- Greifenstein
- Hohenahr
- Hüttenberg
- Lahnau
- Mittenaar
- Schöffengrund
- Siegbach
- Sinn
- Waldsolms
