Wesel Rural District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wesel
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Adm. region | Düsseldorf |
| Capital | Wesel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,042.4 km2 (402.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 476,240 |
| • Density | 456.869/km2 (1,183.28/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | WES |
| Website | http://www.kreis-wesel.de |
Wesel is a special area in the northwestern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is called a Kreis (which means district). It's a place where many people live and work.
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History of Wesel District
The Wesel district was created in 1975. Before that, there were three older districts: Dinslaken, Moers, and Rees. These older areas were first formed in 1816. That was when this part of Germany became part of Prussia. In 1975, these three districts joined together to form the single, larger Wesel district we know today.
Geography of Wesel
The most important river flowing through the Wesel district is the mighty River Rhine. This big river is very important for the area. It helps with transportation and provides beautiful views.
Understanding the Wesel Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for the Wesel district is a special symbol. It shows a green willow tree. This tree has 13 branches. Each branch stands for one of the 13 towns and municipalities in the district. The green color and the tree show that the area has lots of green spaces. It means the district is surrounded by nature. This coat of arms was officially approved in 1978.
Towns and Municipalities in Wesel
The Wesel district is made up of several towns and smaller communities. Here are the main ones:
Major Towns
Smaller Municipalities
- Alpen
- Hünxe
- Schermbeck
- Sonsbeck
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Wesel para niños
