Recklinghausen Rural District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Recklinghausen
District
Country	Germany
State	North Rhine-Westphalia
Adm. region	Münster
Capital	Recklinghausen
Area
• Total	760.27 km2 (293.54 sq mi)
Population  (2002)
• Total	655,050
• Density	861.602/km2 (2,231.54/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Vehicle registration	RE
Website	http://www.kreis-recklinghausen.de

Recklinghausen is a special kind of area in Germany called a 'district' (or Kreis in German). It's located right in the middle of a big state called North Rhine-Westphalia. Think of it like a county in other countries. The main city in this district is also called Recklinghausen.

What Does the Recklinghausen Coat of Arms Mean?

The official coat of arms for the Recklinghausen district.

A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a city or region. The coat of arms for Recklinghausen tells a story about its history.

• The Silver Nettle Leaf: You'll see a silver nettle leaf on a green background. This symbol comes from an old noble family called Herrlichkeit Lembeck. They used to be very important in a part of the Recklinghausen area.
• The Black Cross: The black cross on the shield is a sign of the bishops from Cologne. These bishops owned a large part of the district's land a long time ago.
• The Key: Inside the black cross, there's a key. This key represents St. Peter, who was a very important saint and is the patron (or protector) of Cologne.

Cities and Towns in Recklinghausen District

The Recklinghausen district is made up of ten different cities and towns. Each one has its own unique history and community.

• Castrop-Rauxel
• Datteln
• Dorsten
• Gladbeck
• Haltern am See
• Herten
• Marl
• Oer-Erkenschwick
• Recklinghausen
• Waltrop