Oberspreewald-Lausitz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oberspreewald-Lausitz
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| Capital | Senftenberg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,216.6 km2 (469.7 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 139,786 |
| • Density | 114.899/km2 (297.587/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | OSL |
| Website | http://www.osl-online.de |
Oberspreewald-Lausitz is a special area in the southern part of Brandenburg, Germany. It's called a Kreis, which is like a district or county. About 140,000 people live here.
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Exploring Oberspreewald-Lausitz
This district is known for its beautiful nature and interesting history. It's a great place to learn about German geography and culture.
Geography of the District
The famous Spree river flows right through Oberspreewald-Lausitz. Along the river, you'll find the Spreewald, which is a large, green forest area. This forest is home to many rare animals and plants, making it a special natural spot. The district is also part of a historic region called Lusatia.
A Look at Its History
The Oberspreewald-Lausitz district was created in 1993. It was formed by joining two older districts, Calau and Senftenberg, along with a small part of another district called Bad Liebenwerda. This brought different areas together to form the district we know today.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Oberspreewald-Lausitz tells a story about its past.
- The red bull in the upper part of the shield represents the Lower Lusatia region, which included the former district of Calau.
- The city wall at the bottom is an old symbol for the Upper Lusatia region. It also stands for the former district of Senftenberg.
- The small shield with a lion inside it is a symbol of the county of Meißen. This part was added because some towns from the Bad Liebenwerda district, which were once part of Meißen, joined Oberspreewald-Lausitz.
Towns and Communities
Oberspreewald-Lausitz has several towns and smaller communities. Some towns manage themselves, while others are part of groups called Ämter. An Amt is like a small administrative area that helps several villages or towns work together.
Main Towns in Oberspreewald-Lausitz
Here are some of the main towns that manage themselves:
- Calau
- Großräschen
- Lauchhammer
- Lübbenau
- Schwarzheide
- Senftenberg (This is the capital of the district!)
- Vetschau
Other Communities
There is also one main self-governing municipality:
- Schipkau
Communities in Ämter
Some communities are part of Ämter (groups of municipalities):
- Altdöbern Amt: This group includes Altdöbern (which is the main town of this Amt), Bronkow, Luckaitztal, Neupetershain, and Neu-Seeland.
- Ortrand Amt: This group includes Frauendorf, Großkmehlen, Kroppen, Lindenau, Ortrand (the main town and also a town itself), and Tettau.
- Ruhland Amt: This group includes Grünewald, Guteborn, Hermsdorf, Hohenbocka, Ruhland (the main town and also a town itself), and Schwarzbach.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Oberspreewald-Lausitz para niños
