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| State: | Bavaria |
| Adm. Region: | Oberpfalz |
| Capital: | Regensburg |
| Area: | 1396 km² |
| Inhabitants: | 178,100 (2001) |
| pop. density: | 128 inh./km² |
| Car identification: | R |
| Website: | landkreis-regensburg.de | Map |
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Regensburg is a district in Bavaria, Germany. It is bounded by (from the north and clockwise) the districts of Schwandorf, Cham, Straubing-Bogen, Kelheim and Neumarkt. The city of Regensburg is enclosed by, but not belonging to the district; it is nonetheless its administrative seat.
The region became a part of Bavaria in the late 12th century, when the line of the counts of Regensburg and Stefling became extinct. While Regensburg became a Free Imperial City (that means subordinate to the emperor only), the surrounding lands were Bavarian property.
While the district dates back to medieval times, its present shape was established in 1972.
The district is located on either side of the Danube. Another major river is the Regen which joins the Danube in Regensburg. In its northernmost parts the district is occupied by the foothills of the Bavarian Forest.History
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