Saarbrücken District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saarbrücken
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Saarland |
| Capital | Saarbrücken |
| Area | |
| • Total | 410.62 km2 (158.54 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 349,177 |
| • Density | 850.365/km2 (2,202.436/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | SB (Völklingen: VK) |
| Website | regionalverband-saarbruecken.de |
The Regionalverband Saarbrücken is a special kind of local government area in Germany. It's a bit like a county and a big city combined. You can find it in the south of Saarland, which is one of Germany's states. Its main city is Saarbrücken.
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How Saarbrücken Was Formed
The area known as Saarbrücken has a long history. The first version of this district was set up in 1816.
Many years later, in 1974, something big happened. The old district and the main city of Saarbrücken joined together. They called this new group the Stadtverband Saarbrücken. Even though it's a unique type of area, it does most of the same jobs as a regular German district.
Where is Saarbrücken?
The Regionalverband Saarbrücken is a beautiful area. The Saar River flows right through it. This important river passes through the city of Saarbrücken, which is in the middle of the region.
What's on the Coat of Arms?
The original district didn't have its own coat of arms. However, the Regionalverband Saarbrücken now uses a special design. This design comes from the old Counts of Nassau-Saarbrücken.
The silver lion on the coat of arms comes from the County of Saarbrücken. The golden lion is a symbol of Nassau. Together, they show the history of the region.
Towns and Communities
The Regionalverband Saarbrücken is made up of several towns and smaller communities. Here are the main ones:
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