Elbe-Elster


Elbe-Elster is a Kreis in the southern part of Brandenburg, Germany. Neighboring districts are Teltow-Fläming, Dahme-Spreewald, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Meißen,
Nordsachsen and Wittenberg. The district has a partnership with the Märkischer Kreis.

History

The district was established in 1993 by merging the former districts of Finsterwalde, Bad Liebenwerda and Herzberg.

Geography

The district is named after two rivers - the Elbe river forms the western border with Saxony, the Black Elster is a tributary of the Elbe and runs through the district. The district is part of the Lusatia region. The fens along the Black Elster are a habitat of several rare animals, like kingfishers, beavers and otters.

Demography

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Towns and municipalities