List of districts of Germany facts for kids
Germany is a country made up of 16 different parts called states. Think of them like big regions, each with its own government. To help manage things better, these states are divided into smaller areas called districts.
There are 401 districts in total across Germany. These districts help organize local government and services for the people living there.
Types of Districts in Germany
In Germany, there are two main types of districts:
- Rural Districts (called Landkreise or Kreise in German): These are larger areas that usually include many smaller towns and villages. There are 294 rural districts in Germany. They are like the countryside areas and smaller communities grouped together.
- Urban Districts (called Kreisfreie Städte or Stadtkreise in German): These are big cities that are important enough to be their own district. They don't belong to a larger rural district. There are 107 urban districts in Germany. Examples include cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg.
So, whether you live in a small village or a large city in Germany, you're always part of a district that helps manage local services and daily life.
Exploring German Districts
Each district in Germany has its own capital city, which is where the main administrative offices are located. This is where decisions are made for that specific district.
The way districts are named can sometimes be a bit tricky. For example, a city like Aachen can be both an urban district (meaning it's a district all by itself) and also the capital of a rural district named Aachen District. This helps organize the city's own services separately from the surrounding rural areas.
Understanding these districts helps you see how Germany is organized, from its big states down to the local communities where people live and work every day.
See also
- Districts of Germany
- States of Germany
- List of rural districts with populations and area
- List of urban districts with populations and area
