Vogtlandkreis Rural District
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The Vogtlandkreis is a Landkreis (rural district) in the southwest of the Free State of Saxony, Germany. It borders Thuringia, Bavaria, and the Czech Republic. Plauen is the capital of the district.
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Saxony |
| Adm. region | Chemnitz |
| Capital | Plauen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,309.85 km2 (505.74 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 186,059 |
| • Density | 142.0460/km2 (367.8975/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | V |
| Website | http://www.vogtlandkreis.de |
Famous people
The first German cosmonaut, Sigmund Jähn was born in the Vogtland. His hometown, the small village Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz in the south-west of the district houses a small space exhibition.
Coat of arms
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The lion on the left side of the coat of arms is traditional symbol of the Vögte of Weida, Gera and Plauen, which was confirmed in 1294. The eagle on the right side stands for the Holy Roman Empire, as the Vogtland belonged to the Empire directly. |
Towns and municipalities
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Vogtlandkreis Rural District Media
The Göltzsch Viaduct between Reichenbach im Vogtland and Netzschkau, the world's largest bridge made of bricks and landmark of the Vogtland
References
Other websites
- Official website (German, Czech)