Saxony-Anhalt

Administrative subdivision

Saxony-Anhalt is divided into 21 (rural) counties (Landkreise),

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and three independent cities (Stadtkreise),

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• Dessau
• Halle (Saale)
• Magdeburg

From 1990 to 2003 Saxony-Anhalt was divided into three districts (Regierungsbezirke) - Dessau, Halle and Magdeburg. On January 1, 2004 these three districts were abolished, and the 24 counties have since constituted the primary divisions of the state.

Related Topics:
1990 - 2003 - Regierungsbezirk - Dessau - Halle - Magdeburg - January 1 - 2004

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A reform to reduce the number of counties is currently planned. Becoming effective in July 2007 there are supposed to be only 11 counties and 3 independent cities.

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