Güstrow (district)
(Redirected from Güstrow Rural District)
Güstrow (IPA: [ˈgʏstʁo]) is a former district in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany.
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania |
| Disbanded | September 2011 |
| Capital | Güstrow |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,058 km2 (795 sq mi) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 111,200 |
| • Density | 54.03/km2 (139.94/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | GÜ |
| Website | http://www.kreis-gue.de |
History
From 1621 to 1695 the present-day district was the small duchy of Mecklenburg-Güstrow. Afterwards large parts belonged to the duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin, and a small part to the duchy of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (see Mecklenburg).
The district of Güstrow was made in 1994 by joining the old districts of Güstrow, Teterow and Bützow.
Coat of arms
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The coat of arms displays:
The colours are derived from the arms of the dissolved district of Bützow. |
Towns and municipalities
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Other websites
- Official website Archived 2005-01-31 at the Wayback Machine (German)