Meißen Rural District facts for kids
This article is about rural district in Saxony. For the town and seat of the district government, see Meißen.
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Meißen
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Adm. region | Dresden |
| Capital | Meißen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,452.39 km2 (560.77 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 259,343 |
| • Density | 178.5629/km2 (462.4758/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | MEI |
| Website | http://www.kreis-meissen.de |
Meißen is a district, also known as a Kreis, in the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It is like a region or area that has its own local government. The main town and capital of the Meißen district is the city of Meißen.
What is the Coat of Arms?
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The coat of arms is a special symbol for the Meißen district. It shows a lion, which was the symbol of the old counts of Meißen. This coat of arms was officially given on November 16, 1992. It was confirmed again on February 20, 1997, after the district became larger. Interestingly, it looks exactly like the coat of arms of Flanders. |
Towns and Communities
The Meißen district is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Here are some of them:
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