Neumarkt (district)
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
This district is located in the Franconian Jura mountains of Bavaria and features the Altmühl Valley Nature Park. Historically, the region was ruled by the counts of Wolfstein before falling under the influence of the Wittelsbach dynasty and the Electorate of the Palatinate. Its coat of arms incorporates the yellow lion of the Palatinate and the red lions of the Wolfstein family.
Statistics
Area
1,344.00 km²
Population
105,346