In 1744, East Frisia was annexed by Prussia. In 1867, the region was subdivided into districts, and the districts of Leer and Weener were established. In 1932, these two districts were merged.
Geography[]
The District is located in the southern part of East Frisia. The Ems River runs through the District, coming out of the Emsland in the south and flowing into the Dollart, a bay of the North Sea. The island of Borkum, belonging to the East Frisian Islands, is also a part of the District. Some of the area of the District is in the Lower Saxony Wadden Sea National Park.
Coat-of-arms[]
The coat-of-arms is identical to the arms of the East Frisian chieftain dynasty Ukena, rulers of the area during the 15th century. Its blazon is: "Arms: Azure, a lion rampant dexter-facing Argent armed and langued Gules, collared by a wreath of leaves proper. Crown: two plumes of wheat Vert divided by a four-leaf clover proper at center."
Cities and municipalities[]
Cities
Samtgemeinden
Borkum
Leer
Weener
Free municipalities
Bunde
Jemgum
Moormerland
Ostrhauderfehn
Rhauderfehn
Uplengen
Westoverledingen
1. Hesel
Brinkum
Firrel
Hesel1
Holtland
Neukamperfehn
Schwerinsdorf
2. Jümme
Detern
Filsum1
Nortmoor
1seat of the Samtgemeinde
Unincorporated Area
The uninhabited island Lütje Hörn is also part of Leer district, but not part of any municipality (unincorporated area).
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