- Reutlingen (district)
Infobox German district
name=Reutlingen
state=Baden-Württemberg
capital=Reutlingen
regierungsbezirk=Tübingen
region=Neckar-Alb
area=1,094.14
population=281,891
population_as_of=2006
density=258
carsign=RT
url=http://www.kreis-reutlingen.de
Reutlingen is a district ("Kreis") in the middle of
Baden-Württemberg ,Germany . Neighboring districts are (from north clockwise) Esslingen, Göppingen, Alb-Donau,Ostalbkreis , Biberach, Sigmaringen,Zollernalbkreis and Tübingen.History
The district dates back to the "Oberamt Reutlingen", which was created in 1803 when the previously free imperial city Reutlingen became part of
Württemberg . In 1934 it was converted into the district, in 1938 the district Urach was dissolved and split between the districts Reutlingen and Münsingen. In 1973 the district Münsingen was dissolved, and most part was merged into the district Reutlingen. A few municipalities from the districts Tübingen, Saulgau, Sigmaringen and Nürtingen were also added.Geography
The district is located in the
Swabian Alb ("Schwäbische Alb"). To the south it nearly reaches until the riverDanube .Partnerships
The district had a friendship with the Czech district Chrudim. In 2002 the Czech districts were reformed and the region
Pardubice became the successor of the district Chrudim.The district also has a friendship with the Italian
Provincia di Parma , as well as the districtSächsische Schweiz in theFree State of Saxony .Coat of arms
Cities and towns
External links
* [http://www.kreis-reutlingen.de Official website] (German)
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