Uelzen (district) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uelzen
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Lower Saxony | |
| Capital | Uelzen | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,454 km2 (561 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 97,400 | |
| • Density | 66.99/km2 (173.50/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | UE | |
| Website | landkreis-uelzen.de | |
Uelzen is a district in Lower Saxony, Germany. A district, or Landkreis in German, is like a county. It is a region with several towns and villages that work together.
The Ilmenau River starts its journey in this district. This river flows through the area, adding to its natural beauty.
Exploring Uelzen District
Uelzen District is located in the northern part of Germany. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and friendly communities. The district is a great place to live and visit.
Towns and Villages in Uelzen
The Uelzen district has one main town and many smaller communities. These communities are organized into different types.
- Uelzen is the largest town and the capital of the district. It is a central hub for the area.
- Free Municipalities: These are towns or villages that manage their own affairs.
- Bienenbüttel is an example of a free municipality in the district.
- Samtgemeinden: This is a special German word. It means a group of smaller villages or towns that work together. They share some services, but each village still has its own local government. It helps them manage things more easily.
Here are some of the Samtgemeinden in Uelzen District:
- Aue: This group includes places like Bad Bodenteich and Wrestedt. Wrestedt is the main town for this group.
- Bevensen-Ebstorf: This is a larger group with many villages. It includes Bad Bevensen, which is a town, and Ebstorf. Bad Bevensen is the main town for this group.
- Rosche: This group has villages like Oetzen and Suhlendorf. Rosche is the main town here.
- Suderburg: This group includes Eimke and Gerdau. Suderburg is the main town for this group.
These towns and villages make up the vibrant community of Uelzen District.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Uelzen para niños
