From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bernburg was a district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of Schönebeck, Köthen, Saalkreis, Mansfelder Land and Aschersleben-Staßfurt.
[edit] History
There was an independent principality called Anhalt-Bernburg following the subdivision of the principality of Anhalt in 1603. This mini state was elevated to the rank of a duchy in 1806, and merged once more with the other parts to form a united duchy of Anhalt again in 1863.
[edit] Geography
The small district of Bernburg is located in the historical region of Anhalt. The Saale River crosses the district from south to north.
[edit] Coat of arms
|
|
The arms display a bear walking on a red wall. The bear is the heraldic animal of Bernburg and Anhalt. The arms are similar to the old arms of the medieval state of Anhalt-Bernburg and the province of Anhalt within the Weimar Republic. |
[edit] Towns and municipalities
[edit] External links
.svg/30px-Flag_of_Saxony-Anhalt_(state).svg.png){kind=small}
