How is Germany divided administratively?
Q: How is Germany divided administratively?
A: Germany is divided into 402 administrative districts.
Q: What are the two types of administrative districts in Germany?
A: The two types of administrative districts in Germany are rural districts (Landkreise) and urban districts (Kreisfreie Städte / Stadtkreise).
Q: How many rural districts are there in Germany?
A: There are 295 rural districts (Landkreise) in Germany.
Q: How many urban districts are there in Germany?
A: There are 107 urban districts (Kreisfreie Städte / Stadtkreise) in Germany.
Q: What is a rural district (Landkreis)?
A: A rural district (Landkreis) is an administrative district in Germany that includes a number of smaller towns and villages.
Q: What is an urban district (Kreisfreie Städte / Stadtkreise)?
A: An urban district (Kreisfreie Städte / Stadtkreise) is a city in Germany that constitutes a district in its own right.
Q: Are all cities in Germany also considered districts?
A: No, only certain cities in Germany that are designated as urban districts (Kreisfreie Städte / Stadtkreise) are considered districts in their own right.