Müritz Rural District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Müritz
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania | ||
| Disbanded | September 2011 | ||
| Capital | Waren | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 1,713 km2 (661 sq mi) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 69,544 | ||
| • Density | 40.598/km2 (105.148/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Vehicle registration | MÜR | ||
| Website | landkreis-mueritz.de | ||
Müritz was a special area, like a county, located in the southern part of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a state in Germany. It was named after Lake Müritz, which is the biggest lake entirely within Germany. While Lake Constance is larger, parts of it are in Switzerland and Austria, not just Germany.
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A Look Back in Time
The Müritz district was formed on June 12, 1994. It was created by combining two older districts, Röbel and Waren. Some smaller towns and villages from the Malchin and Neustrelitz districts also joined. This change helped organize the region better. The district was later dissolved in September 2011.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is like a special symbol for the Müritz district. It tells a story about the area.
- The bull head in the top left corner represents the Princes of Werle. They were important rulers in this region a long time ago.
- The osprey on the right side shows how much amazing nature the district has. Ospreys are large birds of prey often found near lakes and rivers.
- The city wall at the bottom has four tops. These stand for the four main towns in the district.
- The wavy lines inside the city gate represent the many lakes in the Müritz area. This includes the famous Lake Müritz itself.
Towns and Local Areas
The capital city of the former Müritz district was Waren. This city was independent and not part of a smaller local group called an Amt.
What is an Amt?
In Germany, an Amt is a type of local government. It's like a group of smaller towns and villages that work together. They share services and have a main office, often in the biggest town of the group.
Main Ämter and Their Towns
Here are some of the main Ämter (plural of Amt) that were part of the Müritz district:
- Malchow: This Amt included the town of Malchow and several villages like Alt Schwerin and Fünfseen.
- Penzliner Land: The main town here was Penzlin. Other places in this Amt included Ankershagen and Mallin.
- Röbel-Müritz: This Amt was centered around the town of Röbel. It also had many villages such as Altenhof and Rechlin.
- Seenlandschaft Waren: This Amt was located near the capital city of Waren. It included places like Grabowhöfe and Klink.
