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Siegen-Wittgenstein
Siegen-Wittgenstein is a Kreis (district) in the south-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Neighboring districts are Olpe, Hochsauerland, Waldeck-Frankenberg, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Lahn-Dill, Westerwaldkreis, Altenkirchen.
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History
In 1816/17 the two districts of Siegen and Wittgenstein were created as parts of the Prussian province Westphalia. In 1974 the two districts were merged, and in 1984 the name Siegen-Wittgenstein was adopted.
Geography
Geographically it covers the hills south-east of the Sauerland hills, the Siegerland.
Coat of arms
| The lion in the right is the sign of the dukes of Nassau, who founded Siegen. In the bottom a miner's lamp and a "Knipp" used for cutting branches to make charcoal are depicted, to remember the mining and "Hauberg" history in the district. The black bars are the sign of the dukes of Sayn-Wittgenstein. |
Towns and municipalities
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External links
- Official Webpage (German)
Last updated: 08-07-2005 09:36:11
10-26-2009 08:16:03
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