Zweibrücken facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zweibrücken
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Zweibrücken Castle
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Rhineland-Palatinate | |
| District | Urban district | |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 34,534 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
66482
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| Dialling codes | 06332 | |
| Vehicle registration | ZW | |
| Website | www.zweibruecken.de | |
Zweibrücken is a cool town located in the western part of Germany. It's in the German state called Rhineland-Palatinate. The town is built right next to the Schwarzbach river. About 34,000 people call Zweibrücken their home.
What's in a Name?
The name Zweibrücken is pretty interesting! It actually means 'two bridges' in German. People say the name a bit differently depending on where they are from. For example, in French, it's called Deux-Ponts. In the local Palatinate German dialect, it's known as Zweebrigge.
Important People from Zweibrücken
Zweibrücken has been home to some important historical figures. One famous person was Stanisław Leszczyński. He was a count who lived in Zweibrücken for a while. He even acted as a ruler for a short time! Another notable person was Hermann Dingler, who was a well-known botanist.
Images for kids
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Alert crew at RCAF Station Zweibrücken waiting to scramble as Sabres fly overhead.
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Stanisław Leszczyński, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken as a ruler (1714 - 1719).
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Hermann Dingler around 1910.
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Panorama of modern Zweibrücken.
See Also
In Spanish: Zweibrücken para niños
