Verden (district) facts for kids
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Verden
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| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Lower Saxony | |
| Capital | Verden | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 787.70 km2 (304.13 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 133,712 | |
| • Density | 169.7499/km2 (439.650/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Vehicle registration | VER | |
| Website | landkreis-verden.de | |
Verden is a special area in Lower Saxony, Germany. It's called a Kreis, which is like a county or district. It's located right in the middle of Lower Saxony.
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What is the Verden District?
The Verden district is a part of Germany that has its own local government. It's made up of several towns and smaller communities. Think of it like a big neighborhood with many smaller neighborhoods inside it.
Towns and Communities in Verden
The Verden district includes different types of places:
Main Towns
- Achim
- Verden (This is the main city where the district's government is located.)
Smaller Communities
These are like smaller towns or villages:
- Dörverden
- Kirchlinteln
- Langwedel
- Ottersberg
- Oyten
Groups of Communities (Samtgemeinden)
Some smaller communities work together in groups called Samtgemeinden. One example is the Thedinghausen group:
- Blender
- Emtinghausen
- Riede
- Thedinghausen (This is the main place for the Thedinghausen group.)
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Verden para niños
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