Rheinisch-Bergische Rural District facts for kids
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Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis
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State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
Adm. region | Cologne |
Capital | Bergisch Gladbach |
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• Total | 437.64 km2 (168.97 sq mi) |
Population
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• Total | 279,397 |
• Density | 638.417/km2 (1,653.494/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Vehicle registration | GL |
Website | http://www.rbk-online.de |
The Rheinisch-Bergische Kreis is a special kind of area called a Kreis (which means district in German). It's located right in the middle of North Rhine-Westphalia, a big state in Germany. The main town, or capital, of this district is Bergisch Gladbach.
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What's on the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a place. The coat of arms for the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis tells a story about its history and location.
Symbols and Their Meanings
- The top part of the coat of arms has a silver band. This band shows that the district is close to the famous Rhine river. This symbol was first used by the old Prussian province called Rhineland.
- On the left side, you can see two double bars. These bars are thought to represent a castle. They were used by the early rulers of the area, known as the earls of Berg, way back around the year 1100.
- Later, in 1225, new rulers came to the area. These were the dukes of Limburg. They added their own special sign to the coat of arms: a red lion with a blue tongue. This lion became part of the earldom's symbol.
Cities and Towns in the District
The Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis is made up of several interesting cities and towns. Here are the main ones:
Cities
- Bergisch Gladbach
- Burscheid
- Leichlingen
- Overath
- Rösrath
- Wermelskirchen
Municipalities
- Kürten
- Odenthal
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