What is the Oberbergischer Kreis?

Q: What is the Oberbergischer Kreis?


A: The Oberbergischer Kreis is a Landkreis (rural district) in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

Q: What does "Oberbergische" mean?


A: "Oberbergische" means Upper Bergian, meaning it is the part of the medieval county of Berg which is up river.

Q: What was the other part of the county of Berg called?


A: The other part of the county, lower down the river Wupper was called Niederbergisch or Lower Berg.

Q: When were the districts in North Rhine Westphalia changed?


A: The districts in North Rhine Westphalia were changed between 1969/75.

Q: What river is associated with the Oberbergische Kreis?


A: The Oberbergische Kreis is associated with the river Wupper.

Q: What is the meaning of the term "Landkreis"?


A: "Landkreis" means rural district.

Q: What state is the Oberbergischer Kreis located in?


A: The Oberbergischer Kreis is located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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