Ostprignitz-Ruppin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ostprignitz-Ruppin
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Brandenburg |
| Capital | Neuruppin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,508.7 km2 (968.6 sq mi) |
| Population
(2002)
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| • Total | 111,219 |
| • Density | 44.3333/km2 (114.8228/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | OPR |
| Website | ostprignitz-ruppin.de |
Ostprignitz-Ruppin is a district located in the northwestern part of Brandenburg, a state in Germany. You can think of a district like a county or a region within a state.
This modern district was created in 1993. It was formed by bringing together three older districts: Kyritz, Neuruppin, and Wittstock. The area of Ostprignitz-Ruppin is quite similar to the historical regions known as Ostprignitz and Ruppin.
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Understanding the Coat of Arms
The coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for the district. It tells a story about its history.
- The Eagle: The eagle at the top of the coat of arms represents the Counts of Arnstein. They were important rulers in the Ruppin area during the 13th century.
- The Fleur-de-lis: On the left side, you'll see a fleur-de-lis. This flower symbol stands for the Counts von Plotho. They were a family from the Wendish people, who are a Slavic minority group in Germany.
- The Mitre: The hat-like symbol on the right is called a mitre. It represents the city of Wittstock. Bishop Heinrich I made Wittstock an important religious center. It became the capital of the Havelberg diocese, which is a church district.
Towns and Municipalities in Ostprignitz-Ruppin
The district of Ostprignitz-Ruppin is made up of several towns and smaller communities called municipalities. Some towns manage their own affairs, while others are part of larger groups called Ämter. An Amt is like a local administrative union that helps manage several smaller communities together.
Amt-Free Towns
These towns manage their own local government without being part of an Amt:
- Kyritz
- Neuruppin
- Rheinsberg
- Wittstock
Amt-Free Municipalities
These are smaller communities that also manage their own affairs:
- Fehrbellin
- Heiligengrabe
- Wusterhausen
Ämter (Administrative Unions)
These are groups of smaller towns and municipalities that work together:
Lindow (Mark) Amt
- Herzberg
- Lindow (This is the main town and seat of the Amt)
- Rüthnick
- Vielitzsee
Neustadt (Dosse) Amt
- Breddin
- Dreetz
- Neustadt an der Dosse (This is the main town and seat of the Amt)
- Sieversdorf-Hohenofen
- Stüdenitz-Schönermark
- Zernitz-Lohm
Temnitz Amt
- Dabergotz
- Märkisch Linden
- Storbeck-Frankendorf
- Temnitzquell
- Temnitztal
- Walsleben (This is the main town and seat of the Amt)
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Ostprignitz-Ruppin para niños
