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Greiz, Administrative district in Thuringia, Germany

The Greiz district spans 845.97 square kilometers across eastern Thuringia, featuring the Thuringian Slate Mountains and the Weiße Elster river valley.

The district emerged from the merger of Gera-Land, Zeulenroda, and previous Greiz districts in 1994, following centuries of governance under the Reuß family.

The district maintains numerous castles, including the Upper Castle and Lower Castle of Greiz, which display regional architecture and historical collections.

The district serves 96,381 residents through a network of administrative offices, transportation systems, and municipal services across 43 communities.

The district's coat of arms incorporates elements from the Reuß families, displaying a lion and crane above sections of the Saxon heraldic design.

Location: Thuringia

Capital city: Greiz

Elevation above the sea: 366 m

Shares border with: Gera, Burgenlandkreis, Altenburger Land, Saale-Holzland-Kreis, Saale-Orla-Kreis, Vogtlandkreis, Zwickau

Website: https://landkreis-greiz.de

GPS coordinates: 50.75000,12.08000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:32

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