No. 8,900 in German
landkreise
"Landkreise" are administrative districts in Germany, functioning as regional subdivisions below the state level.
In a sentence
Die Landkreise in Deutschland verwalten lokale Angelegenheiten.
The counties in Germany manage local matters.
Here, 'Landkreise' refers to administrative divisions within Germany that manage regional issues.
Viele Landkreise haben besondere Sehenswürdigkeiten.
Many counties have special attractions.
In this context, 'Landkreise' highlights geographical areas that might include tourist attractions or cultural sites.
In manchen Landkreisen ist die Bevölkerung stark gewachsen.
In some counties, the population has grown significantly.
Here, 'Landkreise' is used to refer to areas where demographic changes, such as population growth, occur.
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