Giessen (district)
Gießen (IPA: [ˈgiːsən]) is a Kreis (district) in the middle of Hesse, Germany.
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| Adm. region | Gießen |
| Capital | Gießen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 854.66 km2 (329.99 sq mi) |
| Population (2002) | |
| • Total | 254,731 |
| • Density | 298.0495/km2 (771.945/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | GI |
| Website | http://www.lkgi.de |
Coat of arms
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The coat of arms shows a wooden triangle in the top, depicting the traditional house style. In the bottom there is the symbol of the Saint Antonius order, which founded a monastery in Grünberg in 1242, and also supported the foundation of the university on Gießen in 1607. |
Towns and municipalities
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References
Other websites
- Official website (German)
