Fulda (district)
Fulda is a Landkreis (district) in the northeast of Hesse, Germany. It is located in the east of the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis, and is part of the East Hesse region.
Geography
The district is largely characterized by the Rhön Mountains in the east and the Vogelsberg Mountains in the west. The Fulda River flows through the district from north to south, giving the district its name.
History
The district was created in 1972 through the merger of the former districts of Fulda and Hünfeld. The area has a rich history, centered around the city of Fulda and its important abbey, the Fulda Monastery, which was a significant cultural and religious center in the early Middle Ages.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms depicts a black cross on a silver background, representing the Fulda Monastery. Superimposed on the cross is a golden lion, representing the County of Hünfeld.
Cities and Municipalities
The district is divided into 23 municipalities, of which 6 are cities:
- Bad Salzschlirf
- Ebersburg
- Eichenzell
- Flieden
- Fulda
- Gersfeld (Rhön)
- Großenlüder
- Hilders
- Hofbieber
- Hosenfeld
- Hünfeld
- Kalbach
- Kirchhasel
- Künzell
- Neuhof
- Nüsttal
- Petersberg
- Poppenhausen (Wasserkuppe)
- Rasdorf
- Tann (Rhön)
- Eiterfeld
- Burghaun
- Dipperz
Economy
The economy of the Fulda district is diverse, with a mix of agriculture, industry, and tourism. The city of Fulda is a regional economic center.
Politics
The district council (Kreistag) is the main political body of the district. The district administrator (Landrat) is the chief executive officer.