Neusiedl am See District facts for kids
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Neusiedl am See District
Bezirk Neusiedl am See
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| Country | Austria |
| State | Burgenland |
| Number of municipalities | 27 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,005.86 km2 (388.36 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 55,491 |
| • Density | 55.1677/km2 (142.8837/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+02:00 (CEST) |
| NUTS code | ? |
The Neusiedl am See District (which is Bezirk Neusiedl am See in German) is an important area in the state of Burgenland in Austria. It's like a county or administrative region. This district is known for its beautiful nature and the large Lake Neusiedl, which gives the district its name.
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What is a District?
In Austria, a district is a special kind of administrative area. It helps organize local government. Think of it as a region that groups together several towns and villages. The district office handles many public services. These services include things like managing official records and local administration.
Where is Neusiedl am See District?
This district is located in the eastern part of Austria. It's in the state of Burgenland. Burgenland is one of Austria's nine states. The district borders other parts of Austria and also neighboring countries. Its location makes it a unique place for nature and culture.
Towns and Villages
The Neusiedl am See District has many different communities. These include towns, market towns, and smaller villages. Each community has its own unique character.
- Towns (called Städte in German) are larger communities. They often have more services and a bigger population.
- Market towns (called Marktgemeinden) are smaller than towns but bigger than regular villages. They usually have a special right to hold markets.
- Villages and smaller areas are also part of these communities.
Here are some of the main communities in the district:
- Frauenkirchen is one of the larger towns.
- Neusiedl am See is another important town. It's also the main town of the district.
- Apetlon is a market town.
- Illmitz is also a market town.
- Kittsee is a village that also has a Croatian name, Gijeca.
- Neudorf bei Parndorf is another village with a Croatian name, Novo Selo.
- Pama is a village known as Bijelo Selo in Croatian.
- Parndorf is a village also known as Pandrof in Croatian.
These communities work together within the district. They help make the region a great place to live and visit.
Nature and Environment
The Neusiedl am See District is famous for its natural beauty. The most important feature is Lake Neusiedl. This lake is quite shallow and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a very important area for birds and other wildlife. Many people visit the lake for water sports and to enjoy nature. The surrounding area also has vineyards and flat plains. This makes it perfect for cycling and exploring.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Neusiedl am See para niños
