Potsdam-Mittelmark facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Potsdam-Mittelmark
District
Country	Germany
State	Brandenburg
Capital	Belzig
Area
• Total	2,575.4 km2 (994.4 sq mi)
Population  (2003)
• Total	201,355
• Density	78.1840/km2 (202.496/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	PM
Website	potsdam-mittelmark.de

Potsdam-Mittelmark is a district located in the western part of Brandenburg, Germany. It's like a region or an area that has its own local government. This district was formed in 1993 when three older districts – Belzig, Brandenburg-Land, and Potsdam-Land – joined together.

What Does the Coat of Arms Mean?

Coat of arms of Potsdam-Mittelmark

Every district has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Potsdam-Mittelmark is split into four parts, each telling a story about the area.

• The top left part shows a red eagle. This eagle is a well-known symbol for Brandenburg, the state where Potsdam-Mittelmark is located.
• In the top right, you can see three oak leaves. These leaves represent the many oak forests found in the district. They also stand for the three old districts that came together to create Potsdam-Mittelmark.
• The bottom right section has two bishop's keys. These keys are symbols of the Diocese of Brandenburg, which was an important church area in the past.
• Finally, the bottom left part shows black and gold bars. These bars are a symbol of Saxony. They remind us that some areas, like Belzig, Brück, Wiesenburg, and Niemegk, were part of Saxony until the year 1815.

Towns and Communities in Potsdam-Mittelmark

historic district administration building, Belzig

Potsdam-Mittelmark is made up of different towns and smaller communities. Some of these are "Amt-free," meaning they manage their own local affairs directly. Others belong to groups called "Ämter," which are like administrative unions that help several smaller communities work together.

Here are some of the main towns and communities:

Amt-Free Towns

• Beelitz
• Belzig
• Teltow
• Treuenbrietzen
• Werder (Havel)

Amt-Free Municipalities

• Groß Kreutz
• Kleinmachnow
• Kloster Lehnin
• Michendorf
• Nuthetal
• Schwielowsee
• Seddiner See
• Stahnsdorf
• Wiesenburg

Ämter (Administrative Unions)

• 1. Beetzsee
  • Beetzsee (seat of the Amt)
  • Beetzseeheide
  • Havelsee (a town)
  • Päwesin
  • Roskow

• 2. Brück
  • Borkheide
  • Borkwalde
  • Brück (seat of the Amt and a town)
  • Golzow
  • Linthe
  • Planebruch

• 3. Niemegk
  • Mühlenfließ
  • Niemegk (seat of the Amt and a town)
  • Planetal
  • Rabenstein

• 4. Wusterwitz
  • Bensdorf
  • Rosenau
  • Wusterwitz (seat of the Amt)

• 5. Ziesar
  • Buckautal
  • Görzke
  • Gräben
  • Wenzlow
  • Wollin
  • Ziesar (seat of the Amt and a town)

Images for kids

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  Landratsamt Bad Belzig

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Potsdam-Mittelmark para niños