Marburg-Biedenkopf Rural District facts for kids
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Marburg-Biedenkopf
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| Adm. region | Gießen |
| Capital | Marburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,262.55 km2 (487.47 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 253,039 |
| • Density | 200.4190/km2 (519.0828/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | MR |
| Website | marburg-biedenkopf.de |
Marburg-Biedenkopf is a special kind of area in Germany called a Landkreis, or rural district. It's located in the western part of a German state called Hesse.
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Discover the History of Marburg-Biedenkopf
This district was created in 1974. Before that, there were two separate districts: Marburg and Biedenkopf. The city of Marburg used to be its own "urban district." But in 1974, these three areas joined together to form the Marburg-Biedenkopf district we know today. The city of Marburg is now a "town with special status" within the district.
Marburg-Biedenkopf also has special friendships, called partnerships, with other places. These include Huntingdonshire in the United Kingdom, the borough of Charlottenburg in Berlin, and the district of Kościerzyna in Poland. These partnerships help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Geography of the District
The most important river flowing through the Marburg-Biedenkopf district is the Lahn. Rivers are often very important for towns and cities, providing water and sometimes even transportation.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Marburg-Biedenkopf tells a story about its past. It shows a lion, which is a symbol of Hesse. This is because Marburg was once where the counts (important rulers) of Hesse lived. Their burial place is also in a church in Marburg. The lion is holding a small shield. On this shield, you can see a black cross. This cross belongs to the Counts of the Teutonic Knights. They were a famous group of knights who also had a castle in Marburg a long time ago.
Towns and Municipalities in Marburg-Biedenkopf
The Marburg-Biedenkopf district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Here's a list of them:
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