Rendsburg-Eckernförde facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rendsburg-Eckernförde
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Schleswig-Holstein | |
| Capital | Rendsburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2,185 km2 (844 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2004)
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| • Total | 273,130 | |
| • Density | 125.002/km2 (323.75/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | RD | |
| Website | kreis-rendsburg-eckernfoerde.de | |
Rendsburg-Eckernförde (which is Rendsborg-Egernførde in Danish) is a special kind of area called a district (or Kreis) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. It's located in the northern part of Germany. The main city and capital of this district is Rendsburg.
This district is known for its beautiful landscapes, including parts of the Baltic Sea coast and many lakes. It's a great place for nature lovers and people who enjoy outdoor activities.
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What is Rendsburg-Eckernförde?
Rendsburg-Eckernförde is one of the largest districts in Schleswig-Holstein. It covers a big area of about 2,185 square kilometers. Imagine an area about half the size of the state of Rhode Island in the USA!
How many people live here?
In 2004, about 273,130 people lived in the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district. This means there were about 125 people living in every square kilometer. It's a busy place with many towns and villages.
What is a Kreis?
In Germany, a Kreis is like a county or a larger administrative area. It helps to organize local government and services for the towns and villages within its borders. The district government helps manage things like schools, roads, and public services for everyone living there.
Main Towns and Communities
The Rendsburg-Eckernförde district has several important towns and many smaller communities. These places are where people live, work, and go to school.
Important Towns
The three biggest and most well-known towns in the district are:
- Büdelsdorf
- Eckernförde
- Rendsburg (which is the capital city)
Other important independent communities include:
- Altenholz
- Kronshagen
- Wasbek
What are Ämter?
Besides the independent towns, the district is also divided into smaller groups of villages called Ämter. An Amt is a bit like a local administrative union. Several smaller villages join together to share services and manage their local affairs more easily. Each Amt has a main village or town where its offices are located.
Here are some examples of these Ämter and a few of the villages they include:
- Achterwehr: Includes villages like Achterwehr and Bredenbek.
- Bordesholm: Has villages such as Bordesholm and Brügge.
- Dänischenhagen: Includes Dänischenhagen and Noer.
- Dänischer Wohld: Features Gettorf and Lindau.
- Eiderkanal: Contains Osterrönfeld and Schacht-Audorf.
- Flintbek: Includes Flintbek and Schönhorst.
- Fockbek: Has Fockbek and Alt Duvenstedt.
- Hohner Harde: Features Hohn and Breiholz.
- Hüttener Berge: Contains Groß Wittensee and Ascheffel.
- Jevenstedt: Includes Jevenstedt and Schülp bei Rendsburg.
- Mittelholstein: A large Amt with towns like Hohenwestedt and many villages.
- Molfsee: Features Molfsee and Blumenthal.
- Nortorfer Land: Includes Nortorf and Langwedel.
- Schlei-Ostsee: Its seat is in Eckernförde and it includes villages like Damp and Rieseby.
These Ämter help make sure that even the smallest villages get the services they need from the district government.
Images for kids
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A map showing the Rendsburg-Eckernförde district.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Rendsburg-Eckernförde para niños
