Saalekreis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saalekreis
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Saxony-Anhalt | |
| Capital | Merseburg | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,433 km2 (553 sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | SK | |
| Website | www.saalekreis.de | |
Saalekreis is a district located in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is a region with a mix of towns and smaller communities. The district's capital city is Merseburg.
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How Was Saalekreis Formed?
The district of Saalekreis was created in 2007. It was formed by joining two older districts. These were the former districts of Merseburg-Querfurt and Saalkreis. This change helped organize the region's administration.
What Towns and Communities Are in Saalekreis?
Saalekreis is home to several towns and many smaller communities. These places work together to manage the district. Some of the main towns are Braunsbedra and Querfurt. There are also important communities like Kabelsketal and Schkopau.
The district is further divided into groups of communities called Verwaltungsgemeinschaften. These groups help manage local services. Each group has a main town or community where its office is located. For example, Merseburg is a key city and also the seat of its own administrative group.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Saalekreis.
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A map showing Saalekreis within Saxony-Anhalt.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Saale para niños
