Landsberg (district)
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 Map of Bavaria highlighting the district Landsberg |
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| State | Bavaria |
| County seat | Landsberg |
| Adm. region | Oberbayern |
| Region | Munich |
| Area | 804 km² |
| Population | 105,900 (2000) |
| pop. density | 132 inh./km² |
| Car identification | LL |
| Web page | landkreis-landsberg.de |
Landsberg is a district in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of Aichach-Friedberg, Fürstenfeldbruck, Starnberg, Weilheim-Schongau, Ostallgäu and Augsburg.
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[edit] History
In 1180 the lands east of the Lech river fell to the Wittelsbach dynasty of Bavaria; the lands on the western bank were acquired about 1315.
The district of Landsberg was established in 1938 as the successor of another entity (Bezirksamt) of the same name. In the administrative reform of 1972 the district received its present shape.
[edit] Geography
The district is situated on both sides of the Lech river. The Ammersee, one of the largest lakes of Germany (47 km), is located in the east of the district.
[edit] Coat of arms
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The coat of arms displays:
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[edit] External links
- Official website (German)
- Online Memorial to those who suffered at the eleven Kaufering death camps (located in the Landsberg area) and those who liberated the camps at the end of WW II (English)
